Mainland, Shetland
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The Mainland is the main island of Shetland, Scotland. The island contains Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick, and is the centre of Shetland's ferry and air connections.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Old Norse name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Mòr-thìr |
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Old Norse name | Megenland |
Meaning of name | Old Norse for 'mainland' |
The cliffs of Eshaness, North Mainland | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | HU414553 |
Coordinates | 60.30°N 1.30°W / 60.30; -1.30 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Shetland |
Area | 96,879 ha (374 sq mi)[1] |
Area rank | 3 [2] |
Highest elevation | Ronas Hill 450 m (1,476 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Shetland Islands |
Demographics | |
Population | 18,765[3] |
Population rank | 2 [2] |
Population density | 19.41 people/km2[1] |
Largest settlement | Lerwick |
References | [4] |
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