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Capital
Edinburgh
Population
5,100,000 at June 1991
Area
31,510 sq. miles
Government
Scotland has been ruled by the British Parliament, although it maintained its own system of laws, education and established church. Creation of a Scottish Parliament, which is to open by 2000
Money
Scottish banknotes are available in the following denominations:
· £1
· £5
· £10
· £20
· £100
Climate
At most times of the year it is perfectly possible to have glorious sunshine, chilling cold, together with wind, rain and even snow - all in the one day!
Languages
English and Gaelic. The Scots language (which has many similarities to English, but also draws on French and Gaelic) is also spoken. Whereas Gaelic is the language of the Highlands & Islands, Scots is the language of the Lowlands.