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By Kobe Christie
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Map of country
Map of country in continent
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This is the Scotland flag
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Government
Type of Government- Monarchy
Monarch- Queen Elizabeth II
Minister- Alex Salmon
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Social Structure
Population 2013- 5 327 000
Languages- English, Scottish, Gaelic
Life expectancy- Boys- 76 Years old
- Girls- 80 Years old
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Hemispheres
Scotland is in the Northern and the Western
hemispheres
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Religions
Roman, Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist.
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Climate
Winter maximum averaging- 5°C to 7.7°C (41.0°F to
45.9°F)
Summer maximum averaging- 20°C to 25°C (68°F to
77°F)
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Economy
Major industries- Shipbuilding and engineering
Currency- Pound Sterling
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Natural resources
Natural resources- North sea oil and gas, coal,
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin,
limestone, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, potash, silica
sand, slate, arable
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Capital city and major cities
Capital city- Edinburgh
Major cities Glasgow, Dundee, Perth, Aberdeen,
Inverness.
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland.
Area- 175.5 Km Sq
Population- 595 080
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Area in km2
Area- 78 787 km sq
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History
The Scots are a Celtic tribe from Ireland that migrated
to the west coast of Scotland. Kenneth McAlpin was
the king of the Scots in 843. Kenneth McAlpin united
the Scots and the Pictish tribes under one kingdom
called Dal Riada.
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Longitude and latitude
Latitude- 55.95°N- 58.75°N
Longitude-6.95°W- 2.25°W
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Plate
Scotland is on the Eurasian plate
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Landforms
The northern highlands are generally mountainous.
The central lowlands is a valley formed by ancient
volcanic eruptions.
The southern highlands is a hilly area with wide, green
valleys.
There are numerous bodies of freshwater. The Tweed
and Clyde are the largest rivers.
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Nearest oceans and other
countries
Oceans and seas
-Atlantic ocean- West
-North sea- East
-Irish sea- South
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Countries
-England
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Natural Hazards
Small floods and small tornadoes.
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Environmental issues
I could not find any environmental
issues in Scotland.
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Education
I couldn’t find much about the education in Scotland
just that 99% girls and 99% boys go to school.
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Interesting Facts
Did you know?
Scotland has 790
islands, 130 are
inhabited!
Did you know?
Scotland is known as
“Alba” in Gaelic.
Did you know?
England and Scotland
have shared a monarch
since 1603!
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Interesting Facts
Did you know?
Scotland’s motto is
“In my defense, God me
Defend”
Did you know?
Scotland has over
300 railway stations.
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Bibliography
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www.encyclopedia.com
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
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Thank you, I hope you liked
learning about Scotland!
By Kobe Christie
www.Mapsoftheworld.com
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Map of country
Map of country in continent
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This is the Scotland flag
Microsoft clip art
Slide 4
Government
Type of Government- Monarchy
Monarch- Queen Elizabeth II
Minister- Alex Salmon
www.factmonster.com
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Social Structure
Population 2013- 5 327 000
Languages- English, Scottish, Gaelic
Life expectancy- Boys- 76 Years old
- Girls- 80 Years old
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Hemispheres
Scotland is in the Northern and the Western
hemispheres
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Religions
Roman, Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist.
Microsoft clip art
www.factmonster.com
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Climate
Winter maximum averaging- 5°C to 7.7°C (41.0°F to
45.9°F)
Summer maximum averaging- 20°C to 25°C (68°F to
77°F)
Microsoft clip art
www.factmonster.com
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Economy
Major industries- Shipbuilding and engineering
Currency- Pound Sterling
Microsoft clip art
www.factmonster.com
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Natural resources
Natural resources- North sea oil and gas, coal,
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin,
limestone, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, potash, silica
sand, slate, arable
Microsoft clip art www.factmonster.com
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Capital city and major cities
Capital city- Edinburgh
Major cities Glasgow, Dundee, Perth, Aberdeen,
Inverness.
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland.
Area- 175.5 Km Sq
Population- 595 080
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Area in km2
Area- 78 787 km sq
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History
The Scots are a Celtic tribe from Ireland that migrated
to the west coast of Scotland. Kenneth McAlpin was
the king of the Scots in 843. Kenneth McAlpin united
the Scots and the Pictish tribes under one kingdom
called Dal Riada.
www.encyclopedia.com
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Longitude and latitude
Latitude- 55.95°N- 58.75°N
Longitude-6.95°W- 2.25°W
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Plate
Scotland is on the Eurasian plate
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Landforms
The northern highlands are generally mountainous.
The central lowlands is a valley formed by ancient
volcanic eruptions.
The southern highlands is a hilly area with wide, green
valleys.
There are numerous bodies of freshwater. The Tweed
and Clyde are the largest rivers.
www.factmonster.com
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Nearest oceans and other
countries
Oceans and seas
-Atlantic ocean- West
-North sea- East
-Irish sea- South
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Countries
-England
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Natural Hazards
Small floods and small tornadoes.
www.encyclopedia.com
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Environmental issues
I could not find any environmental
issues in Scotland.
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Education
I couldn’t find much about the education in Scotland
just that 99% girls and 99% boys go to school.
www.encyclopedia.com
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Interesting Facts
Did you know?
Scotland has 790
islands, 130 are
inhabited!
Did you know?
Scotland is known as
“Alba” in Gaelic.
Did you know?
England and Scotland
have shared a monarch
since 1603!
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Interesting Facts
Did you know?
Scotland’s motto is
“In my defense, God me
Defend”
Did you know?
Scotland has over
300 railway stations.
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Bibliography
www.factmonster.com
www.mapsoftheworld.com
www.encyclopedia.com
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
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Thank you, I hope you liked
learning about Scotland!