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Scottish migration to Russia and the Russian Empire.

Scottish migrants to Russia were frequently called "Germans" in common with most other Western Europeans. They were also misidentified as English, due to language and the political situation.

Scottish-Russians
Perhaps the best known Russian of Scottish descent is the seminal Mikhail Lermontov. His surname is a Russified version of Learmont, a name from the Scottish Borders

Scottish migration to Africa can be divided into three sections.

Firstly, there is Scottish migration to South Africa, where there is still a large Scottish population - this is dealt with in a separate article.

Secondly, there is Scottish migration to the rest of sub-Saharan Africa. This was frequently linked with the British Empire. Sub-Saharan countries (other than South Africa) which have had significant Scottish populations include, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Thirdly, there has been some limited Scottish migration to North Africa. Although negligible compared to the rest of Africa, Scottish contact with the area goes back to at least medieval times.

Notable Scottish-Africans
This list consists of Scots who have migrated to Africa, or African people of part-Scottish origins, rather than Scottish people of African origins.


 * David Livingstone, missionary.
 * Col. Rawlings, state leader, Scottish father.
 * Mary Slessor
 * Alexander McCall Smith, lawyer and writer, Botswana
 * David Steel, whose father was influential in Kenya.

In fiction
The film and book The Last King of Scotland features a Scottish doctor in Uganda, and the title reflects Idi Amin's obsession with Scotland.

Scottish migration to New Zealand dates back to the earliest period of European colonisation.

In some cases, Scots are described as "British" obscuring their origin.

Scottish placenames
There are Scottish placenames all over New Zealand, but they tend to be concentrated in the southern part of South Island. Notable Scottish placenames in New Zealand include:

Edinburgh.
 * Dunedin, from Dun Eideann, the Scottish Gaelic for Edinburgh. The town was originally to be called "New Edinburgh". Many of its street names mirror those of
 * Invercargill, from "Inver" meaning a river mouth (an anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Inbhir), plus "Cargill".
 * Balclutha, from Baile Chluaidh meaning the town on the river Clutha (Abhainn Chluaidh - River Clyde.)
 * Hamilton
 * Oban, the "capital" and only town of Stewart Island/Rakiura.

Scottish culture in New Zealand
Today, if there can be said to be a "stronghold" of Scottish culture in New Zealand, it would be in the provinces of Southland and Otago.

Some of the following aspects of Scottish culture can still be found in some parts of New Zealand.

ancestral heritage. pronounced than in Scotland itself.
 * Bagpiping and pipe bands.
 * Burns Supper
 * Tartan, some regions of NZ having their own tartan, such as Otago. Additionally Scottish dress is worn by some New Zealanders to celebrate their
 * Lastly, some parts of South Island have a rhotic accent, reflecting an influence from Lowland Scots and Scottish English, although this is less

Notable Scottish-New Zealanders
Many of the early prime ministers of New Zealand were of Scottish descent.

Scottish migration to Japan commenced in the 19th Century, with the opening up of Japan to the west.

Many of the Scottish immigrants were "--" or helping foreigners, who were used to build up industry etc.

Scottish-Japanese
Perhaps the best known Russian of Scottish descent is the seminal Mikhail Lermontov. His surname is a Russified version of Learmont, a name from the Scottish Borders

Scottish migration to Latin America can be said to commence with the Darien scheme and continues down to the present day.

The four main groups in Latin America are-
 * Scottish-Argentines
 * Scottish-Brazilians
 * Scottish-Chileans
 * Scottish-Mexicans

See also
 * Scottish colonisation of the Americas.

The 2023 Rugby World Cup, or 'RWC 2023' will be the 10th edition of the tournament.

It is speculated that South Africa, Ireland and Scotland (joint), Australia, Italy, Argentina and possibly the United States and Russia may bid to host the event. Since the event will have been hosted in Asia (Japan, 2019), Africa (South Africa) and several locations in Europe, the Americas will be the last region not to have hosted a RWC.

The chances of a South American bid are very strong given that Argentina initially were interested in bidding to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup or 2019 Rugby World Cup but decided not to make a bid, instead preferring to focus on establishing the professional high performance program and getting Argentina into the Tri Nations.

Argentina hosted the 2001 Rugby Sevens World Cup in Mar del Plata successfully and will host the 2010 Junior Rugby World Cup in Parana, Rosario and Santa Fe. Argentina is the only team to have made the semi finals of a World Cup to never have been a host.

By 2023, the latest continental hosting history will be:

The 2027 Rugby World Cup will be the eleventh Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship.

Unless there is a successful bid in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Americas shall be the only two continents not to have hosted the event.