Scotland (Alba in Gaelic) is an ancient European nation state founded in the early 7th cent, located in the northern half of the British Isles to the north of England. It has been Europe's oldest independent nation states for over a thousand years; its proximity to, and economic and political links with, its southern neighbour England has shaped much of its history. Scotland also has a long history of association with France. This association was brought to an end during the Great European War in 1936, when Scotland sided against France for the first time in centuries. In modern terms Scotland is a socially progressive society with an economic bases that has improved markedly through innovation and advances in technology. Scotland also has the oldest state flag still in use, the Saltire of
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| - Scotland (Alba in Gaelic) is an ancient European nation state founded in the early 7th cent, located in the northern half of the British Isles to the north of England. It has been Europe's oldest independent nation states for over a thousand years; its proximity to, and economic and political links with, its southern neighbour England has shaped much of its history. Scotland also has a long history of association with France. This association was brought to an end during the Great European War in 1936, when Scotland sided against France for the first time in centuries. In modern terms Scotland is a socially progressive society with an economic bases that has improved markedly through innovation and advances in technology. Scotland also has the oldest state flag still in use, the Saltire of
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| - Scotland (Alba in Gaelic) is an ancient European nation state founded in the early 7th cent, located in the northern half of the British Isles to the north of England. It has been Europe's oldest independent nation states for over a thousand years; its proximity to, and economic and political links with, its southern neighbour England has shaped much of its history. Scotland also has a long history of association with France. This association was brought to an end during the Great European War in 1936, when Scotland sided against France for the first time in centuries. In modern terms Scotland is a socially progressive society with an economic bases that has improved markedly through innovation and advances in technology. Scotland also has the oldest state flag still in use, the Saltire of St Andrew.
* Scotlands national flag According to legend, in 832 A.D. King Óengus (II) (or King Angus) led the Picts and Scots in battle against the Angles under a king named Athelstan near modern-day Athelstaneford in East Lothian. King Angus and his men were surrounded and he prayed for deliverance. During the night Saint Andrew, who was martyred on a saltire cross, appeared to Angus and assured him of victory. On the following morning a white saltire against the background of a blue sky appeared to both sides. The Picts and Scots were heartened by this, but the Angles lost confidence and were defeated. This saltire design has been the Scottish flag ever since. Scotland is a major player in diplomatic affairs, often being cited to overcome disputes between its neighbours across Europe, notably between England and France. As a military power, techonology has allowed Scotland to assist those nations that it views as sharing its social & democratic values notably the Aotearoa Empire and Free Canada. It has sought to reduce its reliance on nuclear power and has sought to enhance the use of hydro and other alternative power sources. Though this has placed the present government under intense scrutiny from private business and energy companies involved in oil exploration, as Scotland's continental shelf has 80% of Europe's oil reserves
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