Although still part of Great Britain, Scotland has many of the hallmarks of an independent country. How much do you know about its geography? Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi,
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Although still part of Great Britain, Scotland has many of the hallmarks of an independent country. How much do you know about its geography?
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