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Up to a point. Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland are the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain (the U.K.). Scotland has it's own parliament which is unique among the four U.K. countries. However, issues such as defence, taxes and foreign policy are decided at Westminster, the seat of the BRITISH government. Scottish MP's can vote on British issues (as can MP's from England, Wales and N. Ireland) but English, Welsh and N. Irish MP's cannot vote on Scottish issues. Scottish history, culture, education and judicial system is different from anywhere else in the U.K.
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∙ 12y ago
Scotland is not considered an independent country but is part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, Scotland does have its own government and parliament with devolved powers in areas like education, health, and transport.
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∙ 10y agoThe question over wither or not Scotland will become an independent country will be answered in September. It is very hard to get an accurate public opinion at the moment as a large portion of the population are undecided, although polls do routinely suggest the result would be no if taken now.
As for England, well England is extremely unlikely to decide it wants to be an independent country.
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What three former independent countries make up Great Britain?
Great Britain is made up of three former independent countries: England, Wales, and Scotland.
What is not an independent nation this mountainous country in the British isles begins with a W?
Wales is not an independent nation; it is part of the United Kingdom along with England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
What is the most popular pet in Scotland?
The most popular pet in Scotland is the domestic cat. Cats are favored for their independent nature and ability to adapt to various living environments. They are also known to be good companions and require minimal maintenance compared to other pets.
What are the land boundaries of Scotland?
Scotland west and Scotland east
Why should Scotland not become independent?
That's a matter of opinion. They have considerable self-rule now.No! If we become independent we will not survive. We will have little money, we will not be a large super power in the UN or EU. We will simply be a tiny little country attached to England that once used to be part of the United Kingdom.Yes! The North Sea Oil reserves are forecasted to last at least another 30 years. Currently the revenue from the oil goes directly to Westminster then they give us some of it back in the form of a budget, so an independent Scotland would have the right to keep the revenue from oil in Scotland as it is one of her natural resources. North Sea currently produced more oil than Kuwait and has the largest oil reserves in Europe, oil rich countries are rarely classed as having "little money." This is one reason and not even the strongest reason.A second reason is that Scotland has the highest potential for renewable energies such as wind and tidal power. These natural resources are currently being developed. In fact it is believed that developed to full potential it could harvest enough energy to meet 25% of Europe's energy demands. In these days of increasing calls for clean energy sources and several countries agreeing to lower their use of fossil fuels it stands for Scotland to become the energy powerhouse of Europe in the future.In my opinion, Scotland should not become independent because we will have very little money, we wont be a large super power in the UN or EU. Scotland will be a very small country attached to England that once was part of the United Kingdom!
Will the Scottish conservatives join the backing of an independent Scotland?
No. All the major political parties except for the SNP are against an independent Scotland.
The meaning of the crown of Scotland?
When Scotland was an independent country, it had its own King who had his own crown.
When was Scotland indepedent?
Scotland was independent most of the time up to 1707 when it joined in union with England.
Is Scotland independent at the moment?
No, Scotland along with England, Wales and Northen Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.
Is Scotland and France different?
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom and France is an independent country on mainland Europe.
Will Scotland be an independent?
There will be a referendum in September 2014 to decide on this issue.
What percentage of people have to vote to make Scotland independent?
51%
Will UK drivers from England need to retake their driving test if Scotland becomes independent if they passed their test previously in Scotland?
No
Where is there a mountainous country in the british Isles that is not an independent nation?
Scotland and Wales
Why did William Wallace fight Edward I of England?
He wanted Scotland to be independent.
When are Scotland becoming independent?
hopefully never. There is a vote in september to see wether scotland remains part of the uk or goes independant.
Do British citizens from England and Wales have to apply for a new passport and driving licence if Scotland becomes independent?
British citizens from England and Wales will not have to apply for a new passport and driving licence if Scotland becomes independent.
