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18th Sep 2014

Pic: Interesting trendsmap shows how Europe sees the Yes-No decision about Scottish Independence

The big moment is drawing closer...

Paul Moore

The big moment is drawing closer…

The decision as to whether or not Scotland should remain as part of the UK is drawing ever closer.

After a long run up to the referendum, the debate has heated up in recent weeks, with polls showing the vote is extremely close as the final decision is made.

It seems like everyone from John Oliver to groundskeeper Willie has had their say but this heat map of how the Yes-No vote is viewed around Europe on Twitter is very interesting.

Obviously there are a number of issues involved, from economic factors to questions of national identity, but the European reaction is quite interesting.

Take a look.

 

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