Breaking News :Scotland votes ‘no’ to independence in historic referendum
Scotland votes ‘No’ to independence in historic referendum .
Scotland will remain part of the United Kingdom — along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland — following a historic referendum vote.
By 55% to 45%, a majority of voters rejected the possibility of Scotland breaking away and becoming an independent nation.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed Scotland’s decision in a televised statement outside 10 Downing Street, saying it was a clear result.
“Like millions of other people, I am delighted,” he said.
Cameron said he would have been heartbroken to see the United Kingdom broken up — but paid tribute to the efforts of both sides in the campaign.
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
Capital: Edinburgh
National animal: Unicorn
Currency: UK £
Population: 5.295 million (2011)
National anthem: Scots Wha Hae, Scotland the Brave, Is There for Honest Poverty, Highland Cathedral, Flower of Scotland