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Scotland Travel Guide
Key Facts
Area:
77,925 sq km (30,086 sq miles).
Population:
5.16 million (2008).
Population density:
65.7 per sq km.
Capital:
Edinburgh. Population: 471,650 (2008).
Head of state:
HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Head of government:
First Minister Alex Salmond, since May 2007.
Electricity:
240 volts AC, 50Hz. Square three-pin plugs are standard.
Imposing peaks sweep down to breathtaking lochs and remote glens, while white sandy beaches, sheltered bays and rocky cliffs line the coastline: Scotland certainly packs a mighty punch.
Scotland has long evoked romantic sentiments, with stories of heroic clans and a rugged wilderness, and as prominent as the country's spectacular scenery is the proud Scottish heritage and a thriving arts scene. In Scotland's two major cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, visitors have the best of city activities at their feet, including galleries, museums, architecture, shops, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife. The royal wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall planned in the Scottish capital this July is likely to further capture the interest of visitors.
Prehistoric forts, stone circles and burial mounds are there for exploring, particularly at the Neolithic Heart of Orkney, Scotland's latest UNESCO World Heritage Site, whilst nature lovers should head to the Highlands and Outer Hebrides where eagles, whales and dolphins are common sights.
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