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Scotland is not an independent country. It is part of Great Britain.
The International Olympic Committee in general recognises only independent countries.
However, this is not the same for all sports.
There are separate Scottish, English, Welsh and Northern Irish football (soccer) teams. This is because of the history of the different nations that formed the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland', or 'Britain', as the UK (for short), is often called. This produces strong identities for each of the member countries of the UK, which different sports choose to deal with differently.
The national football (soccer) teams chose to be formed as 4 UK 'home' teams, with the Republic of Ireland having a separate team.
In Rugby, England, Wales and Scotland are separate teams, but there is only one Irish team, drawing players from the whole of the island of Ireland, whether they are in the Republic of Ireland or the UK. Hockey is organised the same way.
However, in international tennis, there is only a GB team, not the three home nations. It becomes even more interesting with cricket, one professional team for England and Wales, called 'England', with a Scottish and an Irish (whole island) team. However, there is an amateur 'Welsh Minor Counties' side which will also play internationally.
In the end, a complicated history has produced a complex identity in the UK, especially in sport!
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What are the land boundaries of Scotland?
Scotland west and Scotland east
Where did the church of Scotland start?
Scotland
Is Newcastle in Scotland?
Newcastle is the name of a city in England. It is not in Scotland.
Why is Scotland called shotts?
Scotland is not called shotts. There is a village in Scotland called Shotts.
Why the change the name Caledonia to Scotland?
The population of Scotland never referred to Scotland as Caledonia, the Romans did. Before the word 'Scotland' it was referred to as 'Alba'.
Will Scotland benefit from the Olympics?
Olympics will definitely going to benefit Scotland in a big way. As it will attract more and more tourists.
Where was the Olympics in 2000?
i think it was in scotland
Are the countries Jamaica and Scotland in the 2010 winter Olympics?
Athletes from Jamaica are scheduled to compete in bobsled, skeleton, and freestyle skiing at the 2010 Olympics. Athletes from Scotland compete with the team from Great Britain in the Olympics.
How many medals did Scotland get in the olympics 2012?
14
When was the last time Scotland was in the Olympics?
I think 1972
Is Scotland in 2012 Olympics?
Scottish athletes compete in the Olympics in Team GB, ie the British team.
How many Scots medal winners in the Olympics of 2012?
Scotland was not a NOC for the Olympics. Ireland had 16 athletes
Is Scotland competing in the Olympics?
Yes. As part of "Team Britain."
How many times has Scotland qualified for the world cup?
Scotland has never hosted the Olympics.
How many medals did Scotland win in the 2012 Olympics?
zero Scotland did not attend as a country and went as part of GB
Why is it Great Britain and not Wales Scotland and England by themselves in the Olympics?
Scotland, Wales and England do not have Olympic Associations. There is however a British Olympic Association.
Does Scotland have a curling team?
If you are referring to 2014 Winter Olympics, Scottish competitors are included in Team GB just as they were at 2012 London Olympics.
