Some movements are marked by violence. A couple have been surprisingly peaceful recently. Some have been around for centuries, while others are quite new in the grand scheme of history.
The United Kingdom formally announced on Monday that Scotland will hold a referendum in 2014 to determine whether it will leave the UK and become an independent nation.
Scotland is just one of many regions around the world where there is a growing separatist movement. The worldwide economic crisis has fueled the desire for independence in many culturally unique locales.
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