Shetland Islands

Rank: Top 1000

Wonder Type: Natural

Country: United Kingdom

Best of: Islands, Wildlife

Shetland is a subarctic archipelago forms part of the division between the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the North Sea to the east. The total area is 1,466 km2 (566 sq mi), and the population totalled 23,210 in 2012. There are numerous areas set aside to protect the local fauna and flora, including a number of important sea bird nesting sites. The Shetland pony and Shetland Sheepdog are two well-known Shetland animal breeds. [More Details]