SCOTLAND

Economical stability

Nowadays, Scotland’s economy remains quite small yet stable and open, accounting for about 5% of the UK’s export revenue. Its gross domestic product per capita is higher than in all other areas of the UK, outside of London and England’s eastern regions, and its level of unemployment is pretty low.

Scotland is one of the strongest economies in the world – with advantages and resources few nations can match. We are absolutely committed to building a more competitive, more sustainable, and fairer economy. Since 2007, we have taken real action to support businesses, create jobs, and build a more equal country

Political system

The Scottish Government was known as the Scottish Executive when it was established in 1999 following the first elections to the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Government is a devolved administration, supported by 2 agencies and public bodies.

At Westminster, Scotland is represented by 47 MPs from the Scottish National Party, 6 from the Conservative Party, 1 from the Labour Party, and 4 from the Liberal Democrats. Today, the independence of Scotland from the United Kingdom remains a prominent political issue.

Education system

Scotland provides free education to all children living in Scotland (and has done so as early as the 17th century). Scotland’s schools operate a Curriculum for Excellence that provides knowledge, skills, and attributes for learning and life to all nursery, primary and secondary schooling between the ages of 3 – 18.

Scotland certainly once prided itself on having the best school education in the United Kingdom, and their historical evidence that was the case. … The figures also show that of the four nations that make up the UK, England had the highest scores in all three subject areas in this latest survey.

Demographic details

The demography of Scotland includes all aspects of population, past and present, in the area that is now Scotland. Covering an area of 78,782 square kilometers (30,418 sq mi), Scotland has a population density of 67.2/km2 (174/sq mi). Around 70% of the country’s population (3.5 million) live in the Central Belt —a region stretching in a northeast-southwest orientation between the major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and including the major settlements of Paisley, Stirling, Falkirk, Perth, and Dundee- in the Central Lowlands (80%). Other concentrations of population include the northeast coast of Scotland, principally the regions around the cities of Aberdeen and Inverness, and the west coast around the town of Ayr. The Highlands of Scotland and the island group of Eilean Siar have the lowest population densities at 9/km2 (23/sq mi). Glasgow has the highest population density at 3,289/km2

Natural environment

Scotland’s climate is generally cool and wet. It is influenced by the North Atlantic Drift, a warm sea current from the Caribbean, which keeps Scotland’s coast ice-free in winter.

NatureScot is the lead public body responsible for advising Scottish Ministers on all matters relating to the natural heritage. Our purpose is to: promote, care for, and improve our natural heritage. help people to enjoy nature responsibly

Higher education system

The term ‘school’ is normally used in Scotland to describe state or private education, both primary and secondary, which concludes at ages sixteen. … Scotland provides free education to all children living in Scotland and has done so as early as the 17th century.

Why that country suitable for high education

A major reason to study in Scotland is to be part of world-renowned research. Researchers in Scottish universities are responsible for many world-changing innovations, such as the MRI scanner and keyhole surgery.

Scotland’s economic performance is now stronger than – or just as good as – the UK on key measures: even excluding the contribution of North Sea oil and gas, output per head in Scotland is 99 percent of the UK average and the highest in the UK outside London and the South East.

The whole of the UK is classed as one country – even though the school systems vary in each nation – but with Scotland’s performance so similar to England’s this makes little difference to the world ranking. The UK overall is in 26th place for maths, 23rd for reading, and 21st for science.

7 reasons why studying in Scotland is amazing

  • It’s a really friendly country.
  • There are plenty of new things to explore.
  • The food.
  • An excellent university education.
  • Flexible learning.
  • A fantastic reputation with employers.
  • You can come and see it for yourself.
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