What are the Orkney Islands?
Q: What are the Orkney Islands?
A: The Orkney Islands are an archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, United Kingdom.
Q: How far are the Orkney Islands from Caithness?
A: The Orkney Islands are about 16 kilometres north of Caithness.
Q: How many of the Orkney Islands have people living on them?
A: About 20 of the approximately 70 islands have people living on them.
Q: What is the administrative centre of the Orkney Islands?
A: The administrative centre of the Orkney Islands is Kirkwall, with approximately 8000 people living there.
Q: What are the next largest settlements after Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands?
A: The next largest settlements are Stromness (with 2000 people) and St. Margaret's Hope (with about 550 people).
Q: What are the main sources of income for the economy of the Orkney Islands?
A: Agriculture is the main source of income for the economy of the Orkney Islands.
Q: What is the climate like on the Orkney Islands and what is the main type of flora and fauna?
A: The climate is mild and the soil is fertile. The Orkney Islands have a wide range of wildlife, with many birds and fish.
