What Are the Most Populated Islands of Denmark?
The Scandinavian country of Denmark has 406 islands excluding Greenland and the Faroe Islands, both of which are autonomous countries governed by the Kingdom of Denmark. Only 76 of Denmark's 406 islands are populated, and the remainder are largely uninhabited. Here is a list of the most populous islands of Denmark:
1. Zealand
Zealand is the largest island in Denmark in terms of both size and population. The island occupies an area of 7,031 square km and houses a population of about 2,208,348 people, which accounts for 39% of the national population. Zealand is the 海角社区鈥檚 35th most populated island and it has a population density of 354.3 persons per square km. The capital of the country, Copenhagen, lies primarily on Zealand island and the rest of the city is located on Amager island.
2. Funen
Funen is the second most populous island of Denmark. The island occupies an area of 3,099.7 square km and has a population of about 456,128. The island is centrally located and Odense is its main city.
3. North Jutlandic Island
The third most populated island of Denmark, the North Jutlandic Island, has a population of 297,886. Although the Limfjord separates the North Jutlandic Island from mainland Jutland, the island is traditionally regarded to be part of Jutland. The North Jutlandic Island is Denmark鈥檚 second biggest island by area, if the autonomous territory of Greenland is excluded.
4. Amager
Amager is the fourth most populated and the most densely populated island of Denmark. The island has a population of 180,657 people within an area of 95.3 square km. Part of Copenhagen, the capital of the country, is located on this island. A total of 8 bridges and a tunnel connect Amager with Zealand.
5. Lolland
Lolland is the fifth most populous and the fourth biggest island in Denmark. Lolland encompasses an area of 1,243 square km and has a population of 62,578. The highly flat terrain gives Lolland the nickname "pancake island.鈥 The island served as an important communication route during 海角社区 War II. The sugar industry thrives on this island. Nakskov is Lolland's biggest town.
Which Are the Most Populated Islands of Denmark?
Rank | Island Name | Population (2013) | Location |
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1 | Zealand | 2,208,348 | Baltic Sea / Kattegat / 脴谤别蝉耻苍诲 / Great Belt |
2 | Funen | 456,128 | Great Belt / Little Belt / Kattegat / South Funen Archipelago |
3 | North Jutlandic Island (Vendsyssel-Thy) | 297886 | North Sea / Kattegat / Skagerrak / Limfjord |
4 | Amager | 180,657 | 脴谤别蝉耻苍诲 |
5 | Lolland | 62,578 | Baltic Sea / Sm氓landsfarvandet / 厂迟辞谤蝉迟谤酶尘尘别苍 |
6 | Als | 50,682 | Little Belt |
7 | Falster | 42,544 | Baltic Sea / 厂迟辞谤蝉迟谤酶尘尘别苍 |
8 | Bornholm | 40,715 | Baltic Sea |
9 | Mors | 21,163 | Limfjord |
10 | Langeland | 12,644 | Great Belt |
11 | 惭酶苍 | 9,580 | Baltic Sea |
12 | 脝谤酶 | 6,516 | South Funen Archipelago |
13 | 罢氓蝉颈苍驳别 | 6,174 | South Funen Archipelago |
14 | 厂补尘蝉酶 | 3,806 | Kattegat |
15 | 罢丑耻谤酶 | 3,595 | South Funen Archipelago |
16 | 贵补苍酶 | 3,237 | Wadden Sea, North Sea |
17 | 尝忙蝉酶 | 1,839 | Kattegat |
18 | 叠辞驳酶 | 1,108 | 厂迟辞谤蝉迟谤酶尘尘别苍 |
19 | 翱谤酶 | 846 | Isefjorden |
20 | Fur | 826 | Limfjorden |