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  1. Scilly Islands, Isles of Scillynoun

    an archipelago of small islands off the southwestern coast of England near the entrance to the English Channel; formerly a haven for smugglers and pirates

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  1. scilly islands

    The Isles of Scilly (; Cornish: Syllan, Ynysek Syllan, or Ynysow Syllan) is an archipelago off the southwestern tip of Cornwall, England. One of the islands, St Agnes, is the most southerly point in Britain, being over four miles (six kilometres) further south than the most southerly point of the British mainland at Lizard Point. The total population of the islands at the 2011 United Kingdom census was 2,203. Scilly forms part of the ceremonial county of Cornwall, and some services are combined with those of Cornwall. However, since 1890, the islands have had a separate local authority. Since the passing of the Isles of Scilly Order 1930, this authority has had the status of a county council and today is known as the Council of the Isles of Scilly. The adjective "Scillonian" is sometimes used for people or things related to the archipelago. The Duchy of Cornwall owns most of the freehold land on the islands. Tourism is a major part of the local economy, along with agriculture—particularly the production of cut flowers.

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  1. scilly islands

    The Scilly Islands, also known as the Isles of Scilly, are an archipelago located off the southwestern tip of England's Cornwall peninsula. They are characterized by a mild climate, beautiful landscapes and numerous archaeological sites. The largest island, St. Mary's, serves as the economic hub, and there are several smaller inhabited islands. The islands are also a popular destination for birdwatchers due to the variety of rare species that can be seen here. They are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and have a local government in the form of a council.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Scilly Islands

    a rugged group of islands belonging to Cornwall, 27 m. SW. of Land's End; consists of six larger islands—St. Mary's (1528 acres, pop. 1200), the largest—and some 30 smaller, besides numerous rock clusters, the name Scilly being strictly applicable to a rocky islet in the NW. of the group; climate is damp and mild; the cultivation and export of large quantities of lilies is the principal industry, but generally industries have decayed, lighthouses have reduced greatly the hereditary occupation of pilotage, and emigration goes on; the only town is Hugh Town (with two hotels, banks, pier, &c.), on St. Mary's; there are some interesting ecclesiastical ruins, &c.; since 1834 much has been done to improve the condition of the islanders by the then proprietor Mr. A. J. Smith, and his nephew, T. A. Darien Smith, who succeeded in 1872.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of scilly islands in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of scilly islands in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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