Scotland Margus Arm and Mart Lainas C.R.Jakobson Gymn. 11c Supervisors: Tiia Pukk, Marje Maasen Viljandi2002

Geography Scotland is 31,510 sq. miles in area; it is 274 miles long from North to South and varies in breadth between 24 and 154 miles.Scotland is 31,510 sq. miles in area; it is 274 miles long from North to South and varies in breadth between 24 and 154 miles. The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh. There are 790 islands off the coast of Scotland of which 130 are inhabited.There are 790 islands off the coast of Scotland of which 130 are inhabited. Scotland's longest river is the Tay (120 miles).Scotland's longest river is the Tay (120 miles). The highest mountain in the UK is Ben Nevis (4,418 feet).The highest mountain in the UK is Ben Nevis (4,418 feet).

Population The population of Scotland in 1997 was 5,122,500

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The tallest man in Scotland The Guinness Book of Records shows that the tallest Scotsman and the tallest "true" giant was Angus Macaskill.The Guinness Book of Records shows that the tallest Scotsman and the tallest "true" giant was Angus Macaskill. He was born in 1825 was 7ft 9 (2.36m) tall.He was born in 1825 was 7ft 9 (2.36m) tall. He died on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, in 1863.He died on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, in 1863.

Mountains Ben Nevis - 4,406 feetBen Nevis - 4,406 feet Ben Macdhui - 4,300 feetBen Macdhui - 4,300 feet Braeriach - 4,248 feetBraeriach - 4,248 feet Cairn Toul - 4,241 feetCairn Toul - 4,241 feet Cairngorm - 4,084 feetCairngorm - 4,084 feet Aonach Beag - 4,060 feetAonach Beag - 4,060 feet Carn Mor Dearg - 4,012 feetCarn Mor Dearg - 4,012 feet Aonach Mor - 3,999 feetAonach Mor - 3,999 feet Ben Lawers - 3,984 feetBen Lawers - 3,984 feet

Rivers The longest river in Scotland is the Tay (120 miles long).The longest river in Scotland is the Tay (120 miles long). The River Clyde is 106 miles long.The River Clyde is 106 miles long. The Tweed (97 miles).The Tweed (97 miles). The Dee (85 miles).The Dee (85 miles). The Don (82 miles).The Don (82 miles). The Forth (65 miles).The Forth (65 miles).

Scottish money Scottish banks have issued banknotes continuously since 1695.Scottish banks have issued banknotes continuously since Scotland design and print their own notes.Scotland design and print their own notes. About 95% of the banknotes in circulation in Scotland come from the Scottish banks.About 95% of the banknotes in circulation in Scotland come from the Scottish banks. The value of Scottish banknotes is around £20 billion (about US$30 billion).The value of Scottish banknotes is around £20 billion (about US$30 billion). There are still some Scottish one pound notes in circulation and other denominations are £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100.There are still some Scottish one pound notes in circulation and other denominations are £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100.

Climate The highest temperature recorded in Scotland was 32.8C/91.0F at Dumfries on 2 July 1908.The highest temperature recorded in Scotland was 32.8C/91.0F at Dumfries on 2 July The coldest daytime temperature in Scotland was -27.2C/- 17.0F at Bremar on 11 February 1985.The coldest daytime temperature in Scotland was -27.2C/- 17.0F at Bremar on 11 February In the sunniest parts of Scotland (Angus, Fife, Lothians, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway) there is an average of 1,400 hours of sunshine each year.In the sunniest parts of Scotland (Angus, Fife, Lothians, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway) there is an average of 1,400 hours of sunshine each year. The western Highlands of Scotland are the wettest parts of Scotland with over 3000mm or 118 inches of rain a year.The western Highlands of Scotland are the wettest parts of Scotland with over 3000mm or 118 inches of rain a year.

Culture As might be expected, tartans and the kilt have a great deal of myth and legend attached to Scots.As might be expected, tartans and the kilt have a great deal of myth and legend attached to Scots. Bagpipes are what Caledonia Road are all about. Good bagpipes start with the right materials which are then crafted into pipes which sound and look perfect.Bagpipes are what Caledonia Road are all about. Good bagpipes start with the right materials which are then crafted into pipes which sound and look perfect. The word "whisky" comes from the Gaelic "uisgebeatha" which means "water of life".The word "whisky" comes from the Gaelic "uisgebeatha" which means "water of life".

Scotland Office The role of the Secretary of State and the Scotland Office is to represent Scottish interests in matters that are reserved to the United Kingdom Parliament.The role of the Secretary of State and the Scotland Office is to represent Scottish interests in matters that are reserved to the United Kingdom Parliament. Helen Liddell was appointed as Secretary of State for Scotland on 24 January 2001.Helen Liddell was appointed as Secretary of State for Scotland on 24 January 2001.

The Scottish Parliament The Scottish Parliament is made up of all 129 MSPs. The Scottish Parliament passes laws. It also scrutinises the work and policies of the Scottish Executive.The Scottish Parliament is made up of all 129 MSPs. The Scottish Parliament passes laws. It also scrutinises the work and policies of the Scottish Executive. There 72 MPs representing Scotland in the House of Commons at Westminster.There 72 MPs representing Scotland in the House of Commons at Westminster.

The difference between the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive The Scottish Parliament is made up of all 129 MSPs.The Scottish Parliament is made up of all 129 MSPs. The Scottish Parliament passes laws.The Scottish Parliament passes laws. It also scrutinises the work and policies of the Scottish Executive.It also scrutinises the work and policies of the Scottish Executive. The Scottish Executive is the government in Scotland for all devolved matters.The Scottish Executive is the government in Scotland for all devolved matters. The Scottish Executive is formed from the party or parties holding a majority of seats in the Parliament.The Scottish Executive is formed from the party or parties holding a majority of seats in the Parliament.

Leisure activities Scotland is the home and birthplace of golfScotland is the home and birthplace of golf Skiing in Scottish Highlands.Skiing in Scottish Highlands. You can go fishing.You can go fishing. Watersports on the lakesWatersports on the lakes Many cultural eventsMany cultural events

Scottish humour It is said that the Scots have a good sense of humour because it's free. Much of it is influenced by the stereotypes.It is said that the Scots have a good sense of humour because it's free. Much of it is influenced by the stereotypes. Some examples of Scottish humour:Some examples of Scottish humour: A Lewis man was planning a flight to Glasgow and phoned to find out how long the flight would be. "Just one second, sir" said the girl at the other end. "Thanks very much" he replied and hung up. A Lewis man was planning a flight to Glasgow and phoned to find out how long the flight would be. "Just one second, sir" said the girl at the other end. "Thanks very much" he replied and hung up. Jessie was out for a walk and came to a river and saw Maggie on the opposite bank. "Hello there," she shouts, "how can I get to the other side?" Maggie looked up the river, then down the river, then shouted back, "You ARE on the other side." Jessie was out for a walk and came to a river and saw Maggie on the opposite bank. "Hello there," she shouts, "how can I get to the other side?" Maggie looked up the river, then down the river, then shouted back, "You ARE on the other side."

Lochs Loch Lomond is the best known of all the Scottish lochs.Loch Lomond is the best known of all the Scottish lochs. Loch Tay is in the heart of Perthshire. Like many of Scotland's lochs it is long and narrow.Loch Tay is in the heart of Perthshire. Like many of Scotland's lochs it is long and narrow. Loch Earn is mainly in Perthshire. It is a favourite place for sailing and watersports.Loch Earn is mainly in Perthshire. It is a favourite place for sailing and watersports.

Summary The climate in Scotland is very changeable depending on the height of the land. There is a very beautiful countryside and we definitely recommend you to visit Scotland for holidays or for business trips.