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From: Geoatlas.com (2013) Outer Hebrides According to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (2015) - the Western Isles Council - the Outer Hebrides saw a decline in its population of 40% from 47,000 to 27,684 between 1901-2011, and was estimated to be 27,070 in 2015 and fall to a further 24,596 by 2037. This is due to a lack of employment opportunities, high energy costs and better education institutions in the mainland. This can all be attributed to how remote these islands are and the lack of urbanisation. The chief means of livelihood are: fishing, crop raising, sheep grazing, manufacturing of tweeds and other woollens, quarrying (slate), and catering to tourists (The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed, 2012). AccordingShow MoreRelatedUK - Analysis Report31935 Words   |  128 PagesHowever, the authorities face the unenviable challenge of striking a balance between keeping the distribution of indigenous technology profitable and maintaining a competitive advantage. 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