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Orkney
Northern Isles of Scotland
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Located off the northeastern coast of Scotland, Orkney is an archipelago of around 70 islands, only 20 of which are inhabited.
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Mainland, or Pomona, is the largest island. The island has many Neolithic remains which are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Scapa Flow was used as a base for the British fleet in both World Wars. The boom in North Sea oil resulted in the construction and operation of a major landfall terminal at Flotta on Scapa Flow.
Hoy, second largest of the islands has a spectacularly indented coastline of red sandstone cliffs. The Old Man of Hoy, a detached pillar of rock, is a famous landmark.
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Population22,055
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Size990 km2
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CapitalKirkwall
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CurrencyGBP
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Official LanguageEnglish
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Year Joined Island Games1985
Competing In
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Bowls
Cycling – Road
Golf
Football
Sailing
Shooting – Clay, Pistol, Rifle
Swimming
Triathlon
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