Ten fun facts about Scotland
Fact 1:
Scotland is the second largest country in the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Fact 2:
Edinburgh was the first city in the world to have its own fire-brigade.
Fact 3:
Scotland is considered the home land of golf.
Fact 4:
The most famous actor from Scotland is probably Sean Connery.
Fact 5:
Scotland is in the Greenwich Mean Time time zone.
Fact 6:
The highest point in Scotland is Ben Nevis at 1343 meters.
Fact 7:
The official animal of Scotland is Unicorn.
Fact 8:
Scotland is well known in the world for its whisky.
Fact 9:
The motto of Scotland is "No one provokes me with impunity".
Fact 10:
Edinburgh was just like Rome, built on seven hills.
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