SCOTLAND Faridik
Scotland - in the past (before 1707), an independent kingdom in northern Europe, Scotland occupies the north of the island United Kingdom and bordered on land with England. The capital of Scotland - Edinburgh. Biggest cities: Edinburgh, Glasgow
Geography Scotland territory includes the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Scotland - 78 772 km ². In the south it borders with England. 30 km to the south-west coast of Ireland is an island, 400 km northeast - Norway, north of Scotland are the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
Fauna Scotland's wildlife is typical of the north-western part of the Palaearctic ecozone, with some exceptions. In temperate climates, Scotland are now found 62 species of wild mammals, 250 species of birds.
Parliament of Scotland Legislature - Parliament of Scotland, consisting of 129 members of the Scottish Parliament, elected by the people of Scotland, one of which Parliament elects the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament
Worship Most adherents to the national church of Scotland, which is called - Church of Scotland organized by Presbyterian type. John Knox, the founder of the Church of Scotland
Literature Scottish literature has a rich history. Classics in their genres are works of Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and James Hogg.
Fashion design and handcraft Scotland is famous for its national men's clothing kilt, which has a variety of colors. Also in Scotland developed crafts.
National symbols Bagpipes - national musical instrument, the unofficial symbol of Scotland. The Apostle Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, according to legend, his relics were transferred to the VIII century from Constantinople in the Scottish town of St Andrews. Thistle flower is a semi-official national symbol of Scotland represented, in particular, on banknotes.
Tartan - fabric ornamented with horizontal and vertical stripes. Unicorn traditionally come in many historical Scottish coat of arms. Flag of Scotland - is a picture of a white Saltire on sky-blue cloth. Coat of Arms and Royal Standard depict heraldic red lion on a gold field surrounded by a red double border sprouted lilies. Anthem of Scotland, «Flower of Scotland» .