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The Calf of Flotta is a small island in Scapa Flow, Orkney. The Calf is next to Flotta, with "Calf" deriving from Old Norse/Norn and meaning a smaller island by a larger one.
.jpg) Calf of Flotta viewed, from the south-west, from Flotta. | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Calf of Flotta Calf of Flotta shown within Orkney | |
| OS grid reference | ND381967 |
| Coordinates | 58.853°N 3.073°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Orkney |
| Area | 16 ha (40 acres)[1] |
| Highest elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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| References | [2][3] |
The Calf is made of red sandstone.[2]
It is approximately 1⁄2 mile (800 metres) long, and is thin in shape, orientated west–east.
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