Sydhavsøerne
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Baltic Sea |
| Coordinates | 54°48′N11°44′E/ 54.800°N 11.733°E |
| Total islands | +30 |
| Major islands | Lolland,Falster,Møn |
| Administration | |
| Region | Region Zealand |
| Municipalities | Guldborgsund Municipality Lolland Municipality Vordingborg Municipality Næstved Municipality |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Danes |
Sydhavsøerne(lit."The South Sea Islands" ), sometimes also referred to simply asLolland-Falsterfrom the two largest islands, is an informal but common term used inDanishto refer to the archipelago just south ofZealand,Denmark's largest island where its capitalCopenhagenis located.[1]Part of theBaltic Sea,the term coversLolland,FalsterandMønas well as the numerous smaller islands of the surrounding straits, fjords and waters.
The name is a parody on the similar Danish name for theSouth Pacific IslandsofMicronesia,MelanesiaandPolynesia.
The name is used byRadio Sydhavsøerne,the local radio station covering the area.[2]
The area
[edit]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.[3]
Islands of the area
[edit]Apart from the three main islandsLolland,FalsterandMøn,the archipelago includes:
InSmålandsfarvandetnorth of Lolland:
InGuldborgsundbetween Lolland and Falster:
InStorstrømmenbetween Zealand and Falster:
InUlvsundbetween Zealand and Møn:
Other islands:
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Sydhavsøer klar til smv-venlig udbudspolitik".erhvervsbladet.Retrieved2010-06-30.
- ^"Radio Sydhavsøerne".Radio Sydhavsøerne.Retrieved2010-06-30.
- ^"SYDHAVSØERNES FRUGTFESTIVAL".SYDHAVSØERNES FRUGTFESTIVAL.Retrieved2010-06-30.
- ^"Nakskov Fjord"(PDF).Skov- og Naturstyrelsen.Retrieved2010-06-30.
