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1. Edinburgh

EDINBURGH
K H AT N YA N S K Y M A X I M
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2. Location

LOCATION
• Edinburgh being the capital of Scotland. a popular tourist town with a rich
history and monumental architecture. Live, simple, natural - this is how modern
Edinburgh people perceive it.

3. scenery

SCENERY
• Twilight courtyards and paved streets of the Old City make up a striking
contrast to the splendor of the squares and semicircular buildings of the New
City, which appeared in the 18th century. This difference you will feel during
walking walks, which begin at the Edinburgh Castle, closely connected with the
history of the city.

4. Climate and weather

CLIMATE AND WEATHER
• In the capital of Scotland, mild winters and cool summers. In winter, it is rarely colder than
0 ° C, and in summer the thermometer column rarely rises above +24 ° C. It is worth noting
that this climate is very favorable for people with diseases of the cardiovascular system and
respiratory tract.
• A characteristic feature of the weather in Edinburgh are frequent downpours. During the year
the greatest amount of precipitation falls on autumn and early spring.

5. Unique flora

UNIQUE FLORA
• Passionate with the beauties of Edinburgh, tourists should not pass by an amazing place to visit
and a pleasant stay in the northern part of the city. Such a paradise for an excellent holiday,
with an area of more than 25 hectares, is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Britain, the
Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh
• Among the collections and departments of the garden is definitely worth visiting Chinese and
heath gardens, a rose garden, a palm greenhouse, an ecological garden, an arboretum and a
showroom..

6. Population

POPULATION
• In 20016 this figure, according to the Chief Department of Civil Status Record of Scotland,
increased to 457,830 people, 48% (220,094 people) of whom men and 52% (237,736 people)
are women.

7. main industries

MAIN INDUSTRIES
• Edinburgh was named Best Small Town of the Future and is the undisputed center in the
economy of Scotland. It has in the field of healthcare, business services and retail. The main
focus is mainly on the services of banking, financial services, higher education and tourism
• Banking has been part of the economy of Edinburgh for more than 300 years. Bank of Scotland
- Lloyds Banking Group was created by the original Parliament of Scotland in 1695. Currently,
the second financial center of Great Britain after London and Europe is the fourth largest in
terms of capital assets..

8. places of interest

PLACES OF INTEREST
• 1. The Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is a collective name for several streets located in the center of the
Scottish capital.Their total length is about 1800 meters, which corresponds to the
size of the Scottish Mile. A lot of sights are concentrated here. Mile begins in the
square near the Edinburgh Castle, passes through High Street and Lawn Market and
ends at Holyrood Palace.

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• 2. Edinburgh castle
The ancient residence of the Scottish monarchs, which is mentioned in documents
from the 11th-12th centuries. As a result of years of war with England, the fortress
was repeatedly destroyed, after which it was rebuilt again. In the XV century, the
residence was moved to the Holyrood Palace, and Edinburgh Castle was used as a
prison. In the XVII century, by order of the English monarch Charles II in the fortress
was placed arsenal. Since the XIX century it was opened for visitors.

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• 3. Holyrood Palace
The official residence of the British monarchs in Scotland.The palace was erected in
the 15th century under the Scottish rulers, later it was rebuilt already under the
English monarchs, as Scotland lost its independence. By the beginning of the XVIII
century the building came to desolation, only under George IV took up his
restoration. Since the 20-ies. XX century Holyrood Palace becomes the residence,
where official events are held.

11. Thank you for attention!

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ATTENTION!

12. Links:

LINKS:
• https://top10.travel/dostoprimechatelnostiedinburga/
• https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Эдинбург
• http://englishgid.ru/goroda/edinburg.html
• https://www.smileplanet.ru/velikobritaniya/edinburg/
• http://www.restbee.ru/world/europe/velikobritanija/j
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