The Shetland Islands form an archipelago in northern Scotland and are to the northeast of the Orkney Islands.
The Shetland pony is originally from the Shetland Islands near Great Britain but now you can find them almost anywhere in the world. They are very popular for children's mounts.
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Great Britain - refers to the main island encompassing England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom includes the countries in Great Britain, along with Northern Ireland, and other smaller islands such as Shetland, Jersey etc.
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The British Isles are locates to the northwest of continental Europe. The Isles are made up of two main islands, Ireland & Great Britain. There are other islands that include the Shetland Isles
The British Isles are locates to the northwest of continental Europe. The Isles are made up of two main islands, Ireland & Great Britain. There are other islands that include the Shetland Isles
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland is the most northerly town in the UK. John O' Groats is the most northerly town on mainland Great Britain, whilst Dunnet Head is the most northerly point on mainland Great Britain.
The Shetland Islands are the most northerly part of Britain, followed by the Orkney Islands and then the northern coast of Scotland which would include the town of Thurso and John o' Groats.
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland is the most northerly town in the UK. John O' Groats is the most northerly town on mainland Great Britain, whilst Dunnet Head is the most northerly point on mainland Great Britain.
Politically, "Great Britain" describes the combination of England, Scotland, and Wales. It includes outlying islands such as the Isle of Wight, Anglesey, the Isles of Scilly, the Hebrides, and the island groups of Orkney and Shetland, but does not include the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.
The Falkland Islands governed by the UK (Great Britain)