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Zealand: see Sjælland Sjælland (shĕ`län) or Zealand ..... Click the link for more information. , Denmark. SjællandEnglish ZealandIsland, Denmark. Located between the Kattegat strait and the Baltic Sea, Sjælland is the largest (2,715 sq mi [7,031 sq km]) and most populous island (pop., 1990 est.: 1,972,711) of Denmark. Copenhagen is its major city. Two fjords break the irregular coastline of the island, and fine beaches line its northern shore. It has many Stone Age and Viking relics, including the Viking fortress of Trælleborg (c. 1000), as well as medieval churches, castles, and manor houses. Grain and livestock farming, fishing, and tourism are major industries. Zealand the largest island of Denmark, separated from the island of Funen by the Great Belt and from S Sweden by the Sound (both now spanned by road bridges). Chief town: Copenhagen. Pop.: 2 096 449 (2003 est.). Area: 7016 sq. km (2709 sq. miles) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Filosofgangen (the philosopher's path) is a little exhibition building which is the latest incarnation of the traditional centre for art exhibitions in Odense, the capital of Fyn, the big Danish island between Jutland (which sticks out from north Germany) and Sjaelland (the very large island from which Copenhagen overlooks the Sound to Sweden). |
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