| Facts
and Figures Scotland is one of
the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It occupies the
northern third of the island of Great Britain, as well as
over 790 islands. The islands are divided into four main
groups -- Shetland, Orkney, Inner Hebrides, and Outer
Hebrides.
Total Area 30,415 sq
mi (78,775 sq km)
Greatest Distance N-S 274 mi (441 km)
Greatest Distance E-W 154 mi (248 km)
Coastline ~2,300 mi (3,700 km)
Highest Point Ben Nevis, 4,406 ft (1,343
m) above sea level
Lowest Point sea level along the coast
Natural Resources offshore oil and gas,
coal
Population (2005 est)
5,116,900
Largest Cities Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen,
Dundee, Inverness, Stirling
Principal Languages
English, Scots, Scottish Gaelic
Principal Religions Church of Scotland,
Free Church of Scotland, Scottish Episcopal Church, Roman
Catholic, Islam, Jewish, Sikh
Capital Edinburgh
Head of State Queen
Elizabeth II
Scottish Executive First Minister Jack
McConnell
Scottish Parliament unicameral, 129
members
House of Commons 59 seats
Local Government 32 council areas
Judiciary High Court of Justiciary,
Court of Session, Sheriff Courts, District Courts
Per Capita Income
$25,546
Principal Industries shipbuilding, coal
mining, steel, petroleum, financial services
Agricultural Products barley, oats, wheat;
cattle, sheep
Manufactures automobiles, chemicals,
industrial machinery, iron and steel, ships, textiles,
whiskey
Principal Exports whiskey, electronics,
financial services
Flag the Saltire (St.
Andrew's) Cross dates back to the 9th century, making it
the oldest national flag still in use
Motto Nemo me impune lacessit
[Latin]; Cha togar m'fhearg gun diladh [Scottish
Gaelic] ("No one provokes me with impunity")
Patron Saint St. Andrew
National Hero William Wallace
Floral Emblem thistle
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