lies in the north of Great Britain. The map shows a country with a very irregular coastline and many islands. More than 790 islands belong to Scotland, including the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland.

The land has two main parts. The Scottish Highlands in the north and west have high mountains, deep valleys, and many lakes called lochs. The Scottish Lowlands in the south are flatter and more suitable for cities and farming. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis. Scotland also has many rivers and large lakes such as Loch Ness.