Isles of Scilly
The Isles of Scilly (/ˈsɪli/ SIL-ee; Standard Written Form: Syllan, Ynysek Syllan, or Ynysow Syllan) is an archipelago off the southwestern tip of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. One of the islands, St Agnes, is the most southerly point in the British Isles, being over four miles (six kilometres) further south than the most southerly point of the British mainland at Lizard Point.
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Scillonian Cross flag | |
The Isles of Scilly (red; bottom left corner) within Cornwall (red & beige) | |
| Geography | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 49°55′N 6°20′W |
| OS grid reference | SV8912 |
| Archipelago | British Isles |
| Adjacent to | Celtic Sea Atlantic Ocean |
| Total islands | 5 inhabited, 140 others |
| Major islands | |
| Area | 16.37 km2 (6.32 sq mi) (293rd) |
| Highest elevation | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Highest point | Telegraph |
| Administration | |
| Status | Sui generis unitary |
| Country | England |
| Region | South West |
| Ceremonial county | Cornwall |
| Capital and largest city | Hugh Town (pop. 985 as of mid-2019 est.) |
| Leadership | Robert Francis |
| Executive | Mark Boden (interim) |
| MP | Derek Thomas (C) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Scillonian |
| Population | 2,271 (2021 · 296th) |
| Pop. density | 139/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Languages | English, Cornish |
| Ethnic groups | 97.3% White British 2.4% Other White 0.3% Mixed |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | www |
| Designated | 13 August 2001 |
| Reference no. | 1095 |
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 it 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.