Scotland Made in : Masha, Dasha and Alina, Ira
Geography Scotland - in the past, an independent kingdom in northern Europe, now - most standalone from all countries components of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Scotland is the north island of Great Britain, bordered by land with England. Read-D
The Scottish Parliament - a unicameral legislature of Scotland. The emergence of the Scottish Parliament kingdom belongs to the XIII century. In 1707, after the union of England Scotland into a single kingdom UK Parliament has ceased to exist and was restored only in 1999, according to the Scottish Act of 1998. Read-A.
flag of Scotland coat The of arms of Scotland capital of Scotland – Edinburgh Read-M.
In Scotland includes the northern third of the island of Great Britain and adjacent islands Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. Area of Scotland - 78 772 km ², of coastline - 9, 911 km. In southern border with England. Length of the border from the Gulf of the Solway Firth in the west to the east of the River Tweed about 96 km. Read-I
West coast of Scotland by the Atlantic Ocean, East - North Sea. Western and eastern sea coast of Scotland joined the Caledonian Canal, part of which is the famous Loch Ness. Read D
Climate The warm Atlantic Gulf Stream temperature in Scotland is higher than in the countries, which runs on the same parallel, but lower than in other regions of the UK. Because of the uneven surface topography at different weather instability. In the coldest months of the year - January and February - the average maximum temperature of 5 -7 ° C. In the warmest months - July and August - 19° C. A
Flora and fauna Scotland fauna is typical of the north-western part of the Palearctic ecozone, with some exceptions. In temperate climates, Scotland are now found 62 species of wild mammals, 250 species of birds. M
Sea Scotland are the most biologically productive in the world, it is estimated the total number of marine species in them reaches 40000. In the waters of the Scottish river about 400 genetically distinct populations of Atlantic salmon. I
Four species of reptiles and amphibians, six species are native to Scotland. However, apart from these, there are 14 000 species of invertebrates (including - rare species of bees and butterflies), somehow subject to the acts to protect the environment. Agency for Environmental Protection obespokoeny present danger for most of the fauna of Scotland, which arose due to climate change. D
Coat of Arms and the Royal Standard was a red heraldic lion on a gold field surrounded by a red double border sprouted lilies. Scottish anthem, «Flower of Scotland» . Unicorn has traditionally come in many historic Scottish arms. A
Apostle Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, according to legend, his relics were transferred to the 13 century from Constantinople in the Scottish town of St. Andrews. M
Scottish anthem, «Flower of Scotland» . Unicorn has traditionally come in many historic IScottish arms. I
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