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Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a nation in northwest Europe and one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. It occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain and shares a land border to the south with England. It is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. Apart from the mainland, Scotland consists of over 790 islands.

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DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 13: Wales head coach Warren Gatland looks on during the RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at Croke Park Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Dublin, Ireland. Wales
Dan Parks of Scotland (R) kicks past Toby Flood of England during the RBS Six Nations International rugby union match at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, on March 13, 2010. The game finished 15-15. Dan Parks
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 03: Craig Levein coach of Scotland shakes hands with Kris Boyd at the end of the International Friendly match between Scotland and the Czech Republic at Hampden Park on March 3, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. Craig Levein
Manchester City's Robinho, left, reacts after scoring a goal with fellow team members Stephen Ireland, center, and Micah Richards, right, during their English Premier League soccer match against Blackburn at Ewood Park Stadium, Blackburn, England, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Ireland
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland describes details of his government's draft referendum bill on independence on February 25, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The referendum bill will give the people of Scotland the chance to vote on either new power for the Parliament or even full independence from the United Kingdom. Alex Salmond
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Scotland Coach Andy Robinson (L) and England Coach Martin Johnson pose with the RBS 6 Nations trophy at the RBS Six Nations Launch at The Hurlingham Club on January 27, 2010 in London, England. Andy Robinson
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 22: A woman walks past a chip shop sign in Glasgow City centre on February 22, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. The Scottish government announced plans today to tackle the nation's obesity problem, after projected reports suggesting that nearly half the population could be classed as obese by 2030. Glasgow
Dayton's London Warren (1) looks to pass the ball as Xavier's Jamel McLean (22) blocks his path during the second half of a quarterfinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championships, Friday, March 12, 2010, in Atlantic City, N.J. London
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - OCOTOBER 27: Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives by car with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh to greet India's President Pratibha Patil on October 27, 2009, in Windsor, England. Patil, the first Indian woman elected to the ceremonial role, was taken on a state carriage procession to Windsor Castle, where she will stay during the trip and where she received a Guard of Honour. British National Party
Vice-Chairman, Climate Change Capital, UK, James Cameron speaks during a session on financing low-carbon growth at the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday Jan. 27, 2010. Financial reforms, climate talks and Haiti's reconstruction are set to dominate the agenda of the world's elites heading up to the Swiss mountain resort of Davos this week for their annual meeting. Global Warming
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Martin Johnson coach of England before the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Martin Johnson
(L-R) Lithuania's Vitalij Kozlov, Poland's Adam Kszczot, Austria's Andreas Rapatz, Haiti's Moise Joseph and Bahrain's Belal Mansoor Ali compete in the men's first round 800m race at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships at the Aspire Dome in the Qatari capital Doha on March 12, 2010. Lithuania
EXETER, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 11: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (not pictured) visit Wyvern Barracks on March 11, 2010 in Exeter, United Kingdom. The Barracks are hosting the Devon Cadet 150 celebrations to mark 150 years of the Cadet movement. The Royal party will view displays from Army, Sea and Air Cadets before unveiling a plaque to commemorate the visit. Edinburgh
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Jonny Wilkinson of England receives treatment for an injury during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Jonny Wilkinson
Scotland's Max Evans, center, is congratulated by teammate Chris Paterson, left, after scoring a try against Wales during their Six Nations rugby union international match at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. Chris Paterson
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and Jim Murphy (R) meet staff during a visit to Allied Vehicles on February 25, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. Gordon Brown was visiting businesses in Scotland during part of his regional tour of the UK. Jim Murphy
England players push the medical cart after it broke down on the pitch following an injury to Ugo Monye of England against Scotland during the RBS Six Nations International rugby union match at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, on March 13, 2010. The game finished 15-15. Ugo Monye
Sean Lamont of Scotland (L) tries to avoid the tackle of Dan Cole of England during the RBS Six Nations International rugby union match at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland on March 13, 2010. The game finished 15-15. Sean Lamont

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US Indy car driver Danika Patrick (R), of Andretti, passes Australian Will Power (L) of Penske, during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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US Indy car driver Danika Patrick (R), of Andretti, passes Australian Will Power (L) of Penske, during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

AFP 

Brazilian Indy driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, leaves his cockpit of his car, after crashing with Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, leaves his cockpit of his car, after crashing with Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Scotland's Dario Franchitti leads the pack followed by Canada's Alex Tagliani during the IndyCar race in Sao Paulo, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Scotland's Dario Franchitti leads the pack followed by Canada's Alex Tagliani during the IndyCar race in Sao Paulo, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND - MARCH 14: Sandy Lyle of Scotland in action during the final round of the Chang Thailand Senior Masters presented by ISPS played at the Royal Gems Golf and Sports Club on March 14, 2010 in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.

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NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND - MARCH 14: Sandy Lyle of Scotland in action during the final round of the Chang Thailand Senior Masters presented by ISPS played at the Royal Gems Golf and Sports Club on March 14, 2010 in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.

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Scotland's Dario Franchitti, right, leads the pack during the start of the IndyCar race in Sao Paulo, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Scotland's Dario Franchitti, right, leads the pack during the start of the IndyCar race in Sao Paulo, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Scotland's Dario Franchitti leads the pack during the start of the IndyCar race in Sao Paulo, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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Scotland's Dario Franchitti leads the pack during the start of the IndyCar race in Sao Paulo, Sunday, March 14, 2010.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Robinson coach of Scotland grimaces before the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Robinson coach of Scotland grimaces before the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Hugo Southwell of Scotland is tackled by Matthew Tait of England during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Hugo Southwell of Scotland is tackled by Matthew Tait of England during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Graeme Morrison of Scotland is tackled during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Graeme Morrison of Scotland is tackled during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Dan Cole of England tangles with the Scotland pack during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Dan Cole of England tangles with the Scotland pack during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: England fans during the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: England fans during the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Johnnie Beattie of Scotland is tackled by Dan Cole and Steve Borthwick of England during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Johnnie Beattie of Scotland is tackled by Dan Cole and Steve Borthwick of England during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Robinson coach of Scotland before the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Andy Robinson coach of Scotland before the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: England fans during the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: England fans during the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: The First Aid buggy is removed from the pitch during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: The First Aid buggy is removed from the pitch during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Joe Worsley of England looks dejected during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Joe Worsley of England looks dejected during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Riki Flutey of England is tackled during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 13: Riki Flutey of England is tackled during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield Stadium on March 13, 2010 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

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US Indy car driver Danika Patrick (R), of Andretti, passes Australian Will Power (L) of Penske, during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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US Indy car driver Danika Patrick (R), of Andretti, passes Australian Will Power (L) of Penske, during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

AFP 

Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

AFP 

Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy car driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, flies over Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti's car during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, leaves his cockpit of his car, after crashing with Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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Brazilian Indy driver Mario Moraes, of the KV Tecnologye team, leaves his cockpit of his car, after crashing with Venom's US driver Marco Andrettti during the start of Brazil's Indy 300, in Sao Paulo, on March 14, 2010. None of the drivers were hurt in the accident. Scotland's Dario Franchitti, the defending series champion, captured pole position for Sunday's Brazil Indy 300 in the first-ever race-day qualifying in IndyCar history.

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