Bornholm

Bornholm is an island in the Baltic Sea, belonging to Denmark. The main industries on the island include pottery, using locally worked clay, clockmaking, dairy farming and fishing. Tourism is important during the summer.

The small islands Ertholmene are located 18 km to the north-east of Bornholm.

Table of contents

1 Facts and numbers 2 Municipality 3 See also 4 External links

Facts and numbers

• Area: 588 km² (227 sq mi)
• Population (2003): 44,100
• Chief town: Rønne

Bornholm Regional Municipality comprise the five former municipalities (Allinge-Gudhjem, Hasle, Nexø, Rønne and Aakirkeby) and the former county.

See also

• Rügen
• Gotland, Öland
• Saaremaa, Hiiumaa
• Åland

• Bornholm disease

• Official Website
• Tourist Information