Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.

Scotland consists of over 790 islands. Edinburgh, the country's capital and

second largest city, is one of Europe's largest financial centres.

Scotland's head of state is the monarch of the United Kingdom, currently Queen Elizabeth II

Scotland was the first country in the UK to ban smoking in enclosed public places.

The Scottish Parliament is a unicameral legislature comprising 129 Members.

Geography

The total area is 78,772 km2. Scotland has three main land regions. The highest peak in the Scotland is

1343 metres. About three-fourths of Scottish people

live in the lowlands. The river Clyde is Scotland’s most

important river.

Sports

Scotland is considered the "Home of Golf", and is well known for its courses.

Scottish cricket is a minority game. Scotland's national sport is Football.

Culture

Halloween is a traditional and much celebrated holiday in Scotland on the night of October 31.

Scotland also has its own unique family of languages and dialects.

The kilt is a traditional men's garment in Scotland.