Scotland

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Scotland
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• Scotland - last independent kingdom in northern
  Europe, now - the most autonomous of all the
  countries that make up the United Kingdom of
  Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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details

• Population 5,295,000 (2011)
• Capital Edinburgh
• Currency Pound Sterling
• National Animal The Unicorn
• Official language Scottish version of the
  English language
• Form of government Devolution, Constitutional
  monarchy

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Entertainment, sightseeing and attractions of
Scotland
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1. Loch Ness

• Loch Ness - one of the most famous sites in
  Scotland and around the world. Brought glory to
  the legend of the lake monster, nicknamed
  "Nessie". Visiting the village Dramnadrouchit,
  you can immediately see two exhibitions on the
  elusive creature, and look at the statue of the
  beast, made ??allegedly in full size.
  Surroundings of the lake are no less interesting
  it's Castle and the ruins of the castle Alduri
  Urhard, which offers a wonderful view of the
  lake. And located near Inverness - a small town
  about 260 miles north of Edinburgh, it is
  believed that the majority of Inverness is
  ancient Scottish families, and that is - the real
  birthplace of oatmeal, whiskey and bagpipes.

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2. Edinburgh Castle

• Edinburgh Castle - ancient fortress on Castle
  Rock in the center of Scotland's capital city -
  Edinburgh. Until recently, was at the disposal of
  the British Ministry of Defence.

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3. Ben Nevis

• Ben Nevis - a mountain in the Grampian mountains.
  Is the highest point of the British Isles. Locals
  call the mountain for short - Ben.

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• Scottish folk instrument Bagpipe.
• In the Scottish anthem played sound of bagpipes.