Isles of Scilly
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The Isles of Scilly, off the coast of Cornwall, form an archipelago of over 100 islands, of which five are inhabited: St Mary’s, Tresco, St Martin’s, Bryher, and St Agnes. Known for their mild climate, white sandy beaches, and clear waters, the islands offer unique flora and fauna. Tresco Abbey Gardens showcases subtropical plants, while St Mary’s is the main hub with its harbour at Hugh Town. The islands are surrounded by rocky outcrops, wildlife sanctuaries, and scenic coastlines, giving them a character unlike anywhere else in England.
The local government for this district is: Council of the Isles of Scilly (Unitary Authority).
Constituencies in Isles of Scilly
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Isles of Scilly
Isles of Scilly is divided into 5 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bryher
- St Agnes
- St Martin's
- St Mary's
- Tresco
Isles of Scilly in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Isles of Scilly is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) South West
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.