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About two thirds of the country is covered with mountains Population: 5 million Territory of Scotland : 78,722 km²

St. Andrew’s Cross Scottish flag is known as St. Andrew’s Cross. It’s a white cross on a blue background.

The National Symbols of Scotland

Scotland's national emblems the purple thistle   

 The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh

Edinburgh Edinburgh is located on 7 hills.

Edinburgh castle Scotland's most famous castle was built about 9 centuries ago.

Glasgow The largest city in Scotland, located on the banks of the Clyde River.

Bagpipes Scotland is associated not only with mountainous areas, but with bagpipes and kilts.

Robert Burns A famous British poet Robert Burns wrote many poems and songs about these highlands.

Popular sports Football and golf In 2009, this game (golf) was included in the program of the Olympic Games.

A mythical animal Unicorn is a mythical animal of Scotland

A mythical animal

Loch-Ness On the territory of Scotland there is a famous lake Loch-Ness.