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Where are the Orkney and Shetland islands located in relation to the North Sea?
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North Sea
The North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and the English Channel.
The Orkney and Shetland islands are located to the northwest of the North Sea, serving as a boundary for the region.1
The North Sea opens directly onto the Atlantic Ocean in the spaces between these two island groups and between the Shetland Islands and Norway.1