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Sydhavsøerne
Sydhavsøerne ( lit. "The South Sea Islands"), sometimes also referred to simply as Lolland-Falster from the two largest islands, is an informal but common term used in Danish to refer to the archipelago just south of Zealand, Denmark's largest island where its capital Copenhagen is located. Part of the Baltic Sea, the term covers Lolland, Falster and Møn as well as the numerous smaller islands of the surrounding straits, fjords and waters. The name is a parody on the similar Danish name for the South Pacific Islands of Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia. The name is used by ''Radio Sydhavsøerne'', the local radio station covering the area. The area The islands are characterised by a mild climate, making them particularly well suited for fruit growing. This is celebrated every year during Sydhavsøerne's Fruit Festival. Islands of the area Apart from the three main islands Lolland, Falster and Møn, the archipelago includes: In Smålandsfarvandet north of Lolland: * Fejø * F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copenhagen
Copenhagen ( or .; da, København ) is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a proper population of around 815.000 in the last quarter of 2022; and some 1.370,000 in the urban area; and the wider Copenhagen metropolitan area has 2,057,142 people. Copenhagen is on the islands of Zealand and Amager, separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road. Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences, and armed forces. During the Renaissance the city served as the de facto capital of the Kalmar Union, being the seat of monarchy, governing the majority of the present day Nordic region in a personal union with Sweden and Norway ruled by the Danis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rågø
Rågø is a small uninhabited Danish island lying south Zealand Zealand ( da, Sjælland ) at 7,031 km2 is the largest and most populous island in Denmark proper (thus excluding Greenland and Disko Island, which are larger in size). Zealand had a population of 2,319,705 on 1 January 2020. It is the 1 .... Rågø covers an area of 0.8 km2. References Danish islands in the Baltic Islands of Denmark Geography of Lolland Municipality {{Denmark-island-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilleø
Lilleø is an island located off the coast of Lolland, Denmark. Since the 1930s, a number of farms growing fruit have been located on the island. It has a unique microclimate giving the fruit a taste which has been described as "intense". The island's name literally means "little island" in Danish. It has an area of 0.86 km2. It is connected to the neighbouring island of Askø by a 700 m long dam A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use ..., which was constructed in 1914. The main ferry connections to other parts of Denmark are from Askø itself. A flood hit the island in 1872, destroying houses, covering fields with sand, and ruining the source of fresh water on the island. In 2006, the island was hit by another storm which caused heavy damage. References Is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skalø
Skalø is a small Danish island, with an area of 1.06 km2 and a population of 11 located south west of Zealand in the Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that is enclosed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden and the North and Central European Plain. The sea stretches from 53°N to 66°N latitude and .... References Danish islands in the Baltic Islands of Denmark Geography of Lolland Municipality {{Denmark-island-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vejrø
Vejrø is a Danish island north of Lolland. It covers an area of and has two inhabitants (). The island is private property; for tourists, it offers a marina, an airfield An aerodrome ( Commonwealth English) or airdrome (American English) is a location from which aircraft flight operations take place, regardless of whether they involve air cargo, passengers, or neither, and regardless of whether it is for pub ..., and some cottages for rent. External links Vejrø Geography of Lolland Municipality Islands of Denmark {{Denmark-island-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Askø
Askø is a Danish island north of Lolland. It covers an area of 2.82 km2 and has 55 permanent inhabitants (as of 1 January 2005) as well as hundreds of summer vacation properties. It is connected to the neighbouring island of Lilleø by a 700 metre long dam, which was constructed in 1914. Askø is connected to Bandholm on Lolland by ferry. In 1954, there were 170 inhabitants and one vehicle. In 2014 energy company SEAS-NVE discovered a Neolithic boat in a submerged settlement as it replaced sea cables by Askø Island. The boat had split and sealing mass consisting of a strip of bark and resin was found in the hole. See also * Nearby islands: Lilleø, Fejø, Femø, Vejrø Vejrø is a Danish island north of Lolland. It covers an area of and has two inhabitants (). The island is private property; for tourists, it offers a marina, an airfield An aerodrome ( Commonwealth English) or airdrome (American Englis ..., Lolland. Notes Islands of Denmark Geogr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Femø
Femø is a Danish island north of Lolland. The island covers an area of 11.38 km2. Femø has 154 inhabitants (1 January 2005). 117 inhabitants 2021. Women's camp Every year since 1971 women have met and spent their holiday together in the north-east corner of the island. Initially attracting women from all parts of the women's rights movement, more recently it has primarily attracted lesbians, although all women are welcome. Most weeks are solely for Danish women but an 'international' week takes place once each year bringing women from all over Europe. In 2005 it was decided to open the camp to transwomen (who were born male), so long as they have proper identification. This was a major historical step as it had been discussed a number of times previously but always voted against by the majority of the members of the camp. Each summer more than 250 women visit ''Kvindelejren'' (Danish for "the women's camp") lasts about 8–9 weeks every summer, starting with the "buildin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fejø
Fejø is a Danish island north of Lolland. It covers an area of and has 611 permanent inhabitants (1 January 2005). Its population expands in Summer since many Danes have summerhouses and there is an influx of other tourists. Fejø has two villages: ''Vesterby'' and ''Østerby'', connected by a single main road. Fejø has two main harbors, Vesterbyhavn and Dybvighavn. The island has a cafe, restaurant, shop, retirement home, church, primary school, mill, and a resident doctor. It has a windmill which was restored and started grinding corn for the first time in decades in June 2013. Climate The island has a microclimate with few late frosts and one of the longest growing seasons in Denmark, making it very well suited for apples and pears. Winters are among the mildest in Denmark. It is known for its many apple plantations and has an annual festival ''Æblets Dag'' (Day Of The Apple) which features a picture composed from local apples. Local products include apple juice, marmelad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smålandsfarvandet
Smålandsfarvandet ( lit. "The small-land waterway") is a body of water in Denmark. It connects Storebælt in the west with Storstrømmen and Guldborgsund in the east and serves as a waterway for coastal traffic, yachts, and other small craft. It is bordered by Zealand in the north and Falster and Lolland in the south. The largest of the many islands in Smålandsfarvandet are Fejø, Femø, Askø, Lilleø, Skalø, Vejrø Vejrø is a Danish island north of Lolland. It covers an area of and has two inhabitants (). The island is private property; for tourists, it offers a marina, an airfield An aerodrome ( Commonwealth English) or airdrome (American Englis ..., and Rågø. Straits of Denmark {{Denmark-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falster (island)
Falster () is an island in south-eastern Denmark with an area of and 43,398 inhabitants as of 1 January 2010."Danmarks Statistik." Retrieved 28 June 2010. Located in the , it is part of Region Zealand and is administered by . Falster includes Denmark's southernmost point, , near [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polynesia
Polynesia () "many" and νῆσος () "island"), to, Polinisia; mi, Porinihia; haw, Polenekia; fj, Polinisia; sm, Polenisia; rar, Porinetia; ty, Pōrīnetia; tvl, Polenisia; tkl, Polenihia (, ) is a subregion of Oceania, made up of more than 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The indigenous people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are called Polynesians. They have many things in common, including language relatedness, cultural practices, and traditional beliefs. In centuries past, they had a strong shared tradition of sailing and using stars to navigate at night. The largest country in Polynesia is New Zealand. The term was first used in 1756 by the French writer Charles de Brosses, who originally applied it to all the islands of the Pacific. In 1831, Jules Dumont d'Urville proposed a narrower definition during a lecture at the Geographical Society of Paris. By tradition, the islands located in the southern Pacific have also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
