A Few Final Facts about Scotland

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*Although Scotland is part of Great Britain, it has its own special parliament for local issues such as education.
*Education is free for citizens through university level, although competition is keen for entrance into the top universities
*Unemployment is about 5.4%.
*There is a flat tax of about 20% built into the cost of purchased items.
*About 20% of the labor force works in the tourist industry.
*There is an annual tax of about $100 for television service.