2015年8月19日 星期三

the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland


Lewis
Scottish Gaelic: Leòdhas (help·info)

Lewis shown within the Outer Hebrides
Area 683 sq mi (1,770 km2)
Population 18,500
density 27/sq mi (10/km2)
Language Scottish Gaelic
English
Lewis (Scottish GaelicLeòdhaspronounced [ʎɔː.əs̪], also Isle of Lewis) is the northern part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island of the Western Isles or Outer Hebrides (an archipelago) of Scotland. The total area of Lewis is 683 square miles (1,770 km2).[1]
Lewis is, in general, the lower lying part of the island, with the other part, Harris, being more mountainous. The flatter, more fertile land means Lewis contains the largest settlement, Stornoway, and three-quarters of the population of the Western Isles. Beyond human habitation, the island's diverse habitats are home to an assortment of flora and fauna, such as the golden eaglered deer and seals and are recognised in a number of conservation areas.
Lewis is of Presbyterian tradition with a rich history, having once been part of theNorse Kingdom of Mann and the Isles. Today, life is very different from elsewhere in Scotland with Sabbath observance, the Gaelic language and peat cutting retaining more importance than elsewhere. Lewis has a rich cultural heritage as can be seen from its myths and legends as well as the local literary and musical traditions.



The Lewis Chessmen. Probably made in Scandinavia, thought to be Norway, about AD 1150-1200. Found on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland http://ow.ly/R5FA3

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