Nation

Scotland

Alba

State
United Kingdom
Area
78.800 km2
Population
5.313.000 inhabitants (2011)
Languages
Scottish Gaelic, English
Official languages
Scottish Gaelic, English

Native language speakers
1%
Main cities
Edinburgh, Glasgow
Per capita income
33.300 € (2018)
Native political institutions
Government of Scotland
Main religious culture
Protestant Christian
National bank holiday
Saint Andrew's Day (30 November)
Main nationalist parties
SNP (Scottish National Party), Scottish Green Party
Nationalist share in the native parliament
56% (2021)

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