Scotland

MADE BY:
DENES ROBERT
BURCUSEL MARIUS
BOB VLAD
GAGEA BETO
• Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island
of Great Britain mainland Scotland has a single border with England to the southeast and is
otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the northeast
and east, and the Irish Sea to the south.
• It also contains more than 790 islands, principally in the archipelagos of the Hebrides and
the Northern Isles.
• The recognized languages are: English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic.
• The capital of Scotland is Edinburg.
• St. Andrew's Day, celebrated on November 30 each year, is considered a national holiday in Scotland
and across Europe. Known as the patron saint of Scotland, Romania, Greece, and many more
European countries.
 The national symbols
Scotland has three different symbols:
1) The National animal of Scotland : Unicorn
2) The National flower of Scotland : Thistle.
3)The National bird of Scotland : Golden Eagle
• The demography of Scotland includes all aspects of population, past and present, in the area that is
now Scotland. Scotland has a population of 5,463,300, as of 2019.
• As in any country, religion forms a vital part of the culture in Scotland. A recent census has
established that the majority of the country practices Christianity. While the national church of the
country is the Church of Scotland, it is important to recognize that it is not under the control of the
state. Even though Christianity is the largest religious group in Scotland, there are various other
religions being practiced, each with their own history and connection to Scotland. 
 The relief
The relief of Scotland was formed by the wrinkling of the earth's crust after the alpine orogenesis.
From a topographical point of view the territory of Scotland can be divided into 3 marí regions:
1. Southern Uplands (20% of the territory)
It is the most populous area of Scotland. This area famous for its pastoral landscape characterized by
lines of hills separated by wide valleys.
2. Central Lowlands (20% of territory)
It is the industrial area of Scotland because it is rich in coal and iron resources.
3. Highlands (60% of the territory)
It represents the mountainous region of Scotland. The highest peak in Scotland is Ben Nevis (1 344
m), the following positions being rank Ben Macdui and Braeriach.
- Munros are called mountains with altitude over 944 m (284 mountains) 
- Corbettes are called mountains with an altitude between 762 m and 914.4 m
The coast of Scotland has a length of 9911 km. The western part is intensely
crested and includes many lakes, and the eastern part is known for its
estuaries, sandy beaches and nature reserves.
• Scotland comprises 790 islands, many of which are located in the north and
west of the country. These islands can be found in 3 large groups being:
Shetland, Orkney and Hebrides. The largest island is Lewis and Harris with
an area of 2225 sq km.
 Hydrography

The 10 largest rivers in Scotland are: The 10 largest lakes in Scotland are:
1. The River Tay 193 km Lake Lomond 71.1 sq km
2. The River Spey 172 km Lake Ness 56.4 sq km
3. The River Clyde 171 km Lake Awe 38.5 sq km
4. The River Tweed 156 km Maree Lake 28.6 sq km
5. The River Deea 137 km Morar Lake 26.7 sq km
6. The River Don 132 km Lake Tay 26.4 sq km
7. The River Forth 105 km Lake Shin 22.5 sq km
8. The River Findhorn 101 km Lake Shiel 19.6 sq km
9. The River Deveron 98 km Lake Rannoch 19.1 sq km
10.The River Annan 79 km 1. Lake Ericht 18.7 sq km
Flora and fauna