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Orkney

Archipelago in Scotland
Orkney is an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The islands encompass Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. The 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' is a group of 5,000-year-old sites on Mainland, the largest island...
Population: 22,055 (2019)
Area: 382.2 mi²
Coordinates: 59°00′N 3°00′W / 59.000°N 3.000°W
Highest elevation: Ward Hill 481 m (1,578 ft)
Island group: Northern Isles
Largest settlement: Kirkwall
Sovereign state: United Kingdom