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 Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:08 am Post subject: UK TRAVEL INFORMATION (SCOTLAND) |
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UK TRAVEL INFORMATION (SCOTLAND)
Full Name
Scotland
Capital City
Edinburgh
Area
78,772 sq km
30,414 sq miles
Population
4,996,000
Time Zone
GMT/UTC 0 ()
Daylight Saving Start
last Sunday in March
Daylight Saving End
last Sunday in October
Languages
English (official)
Gaelic (other)
Until the 12th or 13th century, Gaelic was spoken in all of Scotland, although Lallans (an English dialect with French and Scandinavian influences) has been spoken in the Lowlands for centuries. Now only about 66,000 people speak Gaelic, mainly in the Hebrides and northwest Scotland. Efforts are being made to halt its decline, and there are numerous Gaelic words that linger in everyday speech and make Scottish English almost impenetrable to foreigners.
Religion
The two largest religious denominations are the Presbyterian Church of Scotland (47%) and the Roman Catholic Church (16%), with 28% claiming no religious affiliation at all. Non-Christian religions account for only 2% of the population, mostly small communities of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Jews.
Currency
Pound Sterling (£)
Electricity
240V 50HzHz
Electric Plug Details
British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
Country Dialing Code
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