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Orkney Islands

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Orkney Islands archipelago and council area (1991 pop. 19,650), 376 sq mi (974 sq km), N Scotland, consisting of about 70 islands in the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, N of Scottish mainland across the Pentland Firth. About 20 islands are inhabited. Mainland (Pomona), the largest, has Kirkwall , the county town, and Stromness . Other large islands are Hoy , South Ronaldsay, Stronsay, Sanday, Westray, and Rousay. The climate is mild, windy, and wet. The Orkneys are one of Scotland's richest farming regions. Beef cattle and eggs are the most important produce. Sheep and pigs are... Read more
Orkney Islands
...and islets and constitutes the Orkney council area. The Orkney Islands, only 20 of which are inhabited, were the Orcades of ancient...agricultural area. Kirkwall is the administrative seat. Orkney Islands Orkney Islands Orkney Islands Read more
South Orkney Islands
South Orkney Islands group in the South Atlantic, c.850 mi (1,370 km) SE of Cape Horn...and wireless stations on Laurie Island. Author not available, SOUTH ORKNEY ISLANDS. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2008 Read more

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