Шотландия.

Іntrоduсtіоn

Actuality research. The inhabitants of the Scottish Highlands were originally of Celtic descent, and a small number of them still speak Gaelic, an ancient Celtic language which is now being encouraged once again in schools. In the southern part of the nation, the people are descended from ancient Scots with liberal inputs by Nordic influences and a bit of Anglo-Saxon.
The Scots have been stereotyped as being thrifty, cautious, and careful of detail. They are far from being all alike, however. Scotland is a country in which individualism flourishes. This rich mix explains, in part, why Scots have been responsible for more of the significant discoveries and inventions we take for granted in today\'s world than any other nationality.
Most church-going Scots belong to the national Church of Scotland, which is Presbyterian. The congregation of each kirk (church) chooses its own minister after a trial sermon, and every member of the church has some share in governing it. In general, sermon and prayer occupy a larger place in the church service than ritual and music. The Roman Catholic church has many members, especially in the Greater Glasgow area where there are many people descended from Irish immigrants. The Episcopal church of Scotland resembles the Church of England but is an independent body.

Іntrоduсtіоn 3
1. Nаtіоnаl symbоls оf Sсоtlаnd 3
2. The unісіty оf Sсоtlаnd 3
2.1. Sсоtlаnd\'s flаg (tоp) 3
2..2. Rоyаl соаt оf аrms оf Sсоtlаnd 3
3. Сulturаl trаdіtіоns: сelebrаtіng hоlіdаys 3
4. Edіnburgh – the саpіtаl оf Sсоtlаnd 3
Соnсlusіоns 3
Lіterаture 3

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