Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the SHETLAND ISLANDS belong to Scotland and is an archipelago comprised of at least 300 islands. The Shetland Islands sit northeast of the Orkney Islands and less than 200 miles west of Norway. The largest and most populated island is simply considered Mainland. The capital and largest city, Lerwick, is located on the eastern shore of Mainland. All located north-northeast of Mainland, the next largest islands in order are Yell, Unst, and Fetlar. The Scalloway Islands, located southwest and south of Mainland, include the islands of East Burra, West Burra, Hildasay, Oxna, Papa, and South Havra. The North Isles include Balta, Uyea, Yell, Unst, and Fetlar. Interesting Fact: According to my musically talented friend, Matt, the Shetland Islands is renowned for having many talented fiddlers!
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Shetland Islands
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the SHETLAND ISLANDS belong to Scotland and is an archipelago comprised of at least 300 islands. The Shetland Islands sit northeast of the Orkney Islands and less than 200 miles west of Norway. The largest and most populated island is simply considered Mainland. The capital and largest city, Lerwick, is located on the eastern shore of Mainland. All located north-northeast of Mainland, the next largest islands in order are Yell, Unst, and Fetlar. The Scalloway Islands, located southwest and south of Mainland, include the islands of East Burra, West Burra, Hildasay, Oxna, Papa, and South Havra. The North Isles include Balta, Uyea, Yell, Unst, and Fetlar. Interesting Fact: According to my musically talented friend, Matt, the Shetland Islands is renowned for having many talented fiddlers!
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WOW! Great post! Combining geo & culture. Nice work!
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