11 other Scotlands around the world

For centuries Scots have traversed the globe, settling new lands and laying down roots far from Scotland. The result can seen on almost every continent, in the city and town names that bear the names of Scottish destinations.

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New Caledonia is a tiny French island in the Pacfic.New Caledonia is a tiny French island in the Pacfic.
New Caledonia is a tiny French island in the Pacfic.

There are numerous Edinburghs, Glasgows, Aberdeens and Dundees around the world. But how many places are named after the country itself?

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