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Facts at a Glance
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British Embassy, Washington, 12/5/2020
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Population (2006): 5.1 million Area: 78,132 sq km (30,414 sq miles) Capital city: Edinburgh People: Traditionally Celts, Anglo-Saxons, however Scotland is now a multi-racial country. Language: Traditionally English, Gaelic, Scots, however Scotland is now a multi-racial country. National day: St Andrew’s Day (November 30th) Flag: St. Andrew's Cross - the "Saltire" Government: Parliamentary democracy Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II First Minister of the Scottish Executive: Alex Salmond Secretary of State for Scotland (minister responsible for Scotland in the UK cabinet): Des Brown GDP: £86,324 million ($176 million) (2005 figures) GDP per head: £16,944 ($34,667) (2005 figures) Major industries: engineering; biotechnology; financial services; oil and gas; tourism; research and development; creative industries Major trading partners: European Union and USA Member of European Union: yes Member of European Single currency: no
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