Lilleø
Lilleø is an island located off the coast of Lolland, Denmark. Since the 1930s, a number of farms growing fruit have been located on the island. It has a unique microclimate giving the fruit a taste which has been described as "intense".[1]
Lilleø | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Smålandsfarvandet |
| Area | 0.86 km2 (0.33 sq mi) |
| Highest point | 4 |
| Administration | |
| Region | Region Zealand |
| Municipality | Lolland Municipality |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 15 (2005) |
The island's name literally means "little island" in Danish.[2] It has an area of 0.86 km2.
It is connected to the neighbouring island of Askø by a 700 m long dam,[3] which was constructed in 1914. The main ferry connections to other parts of Denmark are from Askø itself.
A flood hit the island in 1872, destroying houses, covering fields with sand, and ruining the source of fresh water on the island.[4] In 2006, the island was hit by another storm which caused heavy damage.[5]
References
- "Claus Meyer's farm". Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Denmark". Archived from the original on 6 July 2019. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Askø og Lilleø". Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Lilleø". Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Frugt fra Lilleø". Retrieved 12 June 2014.
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