Shetland Islands
| Shetland Islands | |
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| Geography | |
| Area: - Total - % Water | Ranked 12th 1,466 km² ? % |
| Admin HQ: | Lerwick |
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| ONS code: | 00RD |
| Demographics | |
| Population: - Total (April 29, 2001) - Density | Ranked 31st 21,988 15 / km² |
| Politics | |
| Shetland Islands Council http://www.shetland.gov.uk | |
| Control: | Independent |
| MP: | Alistair Carmichael |
The Shetland Islands were originally a Norwegian colony, and were pawned to the crown of Scotland on February 20, 1472. Many people on the islands do not feel Scottish and feel even less British, feeling closer to their Scandinavian roots. During World War II, boats from the Shetlands provided a relief service to occupied Norway, known as the "Shetland bus".
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The main island of the group is known as Mainland. Other islands include:
Composition
The Fair Isle lies approximately halfway between Shetland and Orkney, but it is administered as part of Shetland and is often counted as part of the island group. The Out Skerries lie east of the main group.
Famous places
Main Industries
Language
External links