Scotland

Scotland is one of the countries of the United Kingdom, Europe. Its capital is Edinburgh, and its largest city is Glasgow. In 2013, the population was estimated at 5,327,700.[1]

Referendum

On September 18, 2014, the people of Scotland voted in a referendum whether or not to become an independent nation.[2] The majority voted to remain as part of the United Kingdom. The results were approximately 55% (no) to 45% (yes) for the question, "Should Scotland be an independent country?".[3]

  • Flag of Scotland

References

  1. ↑ National Records of Scotland
  2. ↑ GOV.UK
  3. ↑ Scotland's Referendum results
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