Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands has proposed its intent to split from U.K. and become a self-governing territory of Norway.

  • Location: North-Eastern coast of Scotland
  • An archipelago of nearly 70 islands (only 20 are inhabited)
  • Closer to the arctic circle than it is to London.
  • Under Norwegian and Danish rule until late 15th century after which it came under Scotland.

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