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| − | The '''Orkney Islands''', also known as '''Orkney''' or '''The Orkneys''', are a [[county]] and | + | The '''Orkney Islands''', also known as '''Orkney''' or '''The Orkneys''', are a [[county]] and [[archipelago]] located approximately 10km off the north coast of [[Scotland]. The county consists of 70 [[island]]s and skerries, of which 17 are currently inhabited. |
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[[Category:United Kingdom Counties]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Counties]] | ||
[[Category:Scottish Islands]] | [[Category:Scottish Islands]] | ||
[[Category:Scottish Counties and Regions]] | [[Category:Scottish Counties and Regions]] | ||
Revision as of 18:10, March 28, 2010
The Orkney Islands, also known as Orkney or The Orkneys, are a county and archipelago located approximately 10km off the north coast of [[Scotland]. The county consists of 70 islands and skerries, of which 17 are currently inhabited.