Scotland
Country
Capital
Edinburgh
Official Language
English
Currency
Pound Sterling (GBP)
Population
5.454 million (2019)
Formation
April 6, 1320
National Sport
Golf
About
Scotland, a part of the United Kingdom, takes up the northern third of Great Britain. The Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, and Irish Sea border it. The country includes over 790 islands. Romans came to Scotland in 79 AD, and you can still find pieces of their buildings.
Features
In 1707, Scotland and England joined together to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. The Scottish Highlands have spectacular landscapes with many castles. Scotland is known for the Loch Ness Monster, a creature said to live in Loch Ness. The bagpipe is a big symbol of the country. The movie Braveheart is not directly based on real events, but it has become a part of Scottish culture.
