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 Femø Askø Vejrø Skalø Lilleø Rågø (83 ha) Rågø Kalv (15 ha) Lindholm Havneø Vigsø Dyrefod
In Guldborgsund between Lolland and Falster: Kalvø (22 ha) Barholme
In Storstrømmen between Zealand and Falster: Farø Masnedø Bogø
In Ulvsund between Zealand and Møn: Tærø Langø Lindholm
In Nakskov Fjord: Enehøje (93 ha) Vejlø (37 ha) Slotø (20 ha) Barneholm ( 8.5 ha) Dueholm Munkeholm Kåreholm Rommerholm
Other islands: Enø (off Zealand) Glænø (off Zealand) Nyord (off Møn)
See also List of islands of Denmark South Funen Archipelago Danish Wadden Sea Islands
References
External links Kunstrute Lolland-Falster” en rejse i skønhed på Sydhavsøerne