Langeland ( d. Langeland ) - an island in the Baltic Sea , located to the west of the Great Belt Strait , between the islands of Funen and Lolland . Belongs to Denmark . Area - 283.84 km ², length 52 km, width 11 km. The population is 13,340 ( January 1, 2009 ).
| Langeland | |
|---|---|
| dates Langeland | |
 Dovns Klint - the southern tip of the island | |
| Specifications | |
| Square | 283.84 km² |
| Highest point | 46 m |
| Population | 13,340 people (2009) |
| Population density | 47 p / km² |
| Location | |
| Water area | Baltic Sea |
| A country |
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| Region | South Denmark |
| Commune | Langeland |
The island is part of the Langeland municipality ( South Denmark region). The main city is Rudkøbing .
Content
Geography
The relief is flat, in some places hilly, up to 46 m high. Vegetation: deciduous forests ( beech ).
Economy
Langeland is a recreational area. Sectors of agriculture: horticulture , animal husbandry , fishing . Crop crops , potatoes , sugar beets are cultivated.
Connected bridges with the islands of Tosinge and Funen . There is a ferry service to the islands of Lolland, Erø and Strynø ( dat. Strynø ).
Attractions
The main attraction is Tranekæ Castle (dat.Tranekær), near the town of Rudkøbing. Until 1231, it served as a royal residence. Rudkøbing itself has several medieval churches preserved. And in the south of the island there is a stone age mound with a dolmen located on it.
Traneker Castle
Dolmen
Famous People
On the island was born the famous physicist Oersted, Hans Christian .
Links
- Atlas of the island of Langeland (Danish) (inaccessible link) . Archived July 26, 2004.
- Langeland-info.dk (Danish) (inaccessible link) . Archived July 16, 2004.
Sources
- Encyclopedia Britannica 2007 Ultimate Reference Suite (2007)
- "Langeland". TSB. 3rd edition