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Scotland
 
 
One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; contains the northern portion of the island of Great Britain and many surrounding islands. Its capital is Edinburgh, and its largest city is Glasgow.  1
‡ Bagpipes and kilts are well-known symbols of Scotland.  2
 
 
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