Gotska Sandön
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| Gotska Sandön National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Location: | Baltic Sea, Sweden |
| Area: | 36 km² |
| Established: | 1909 |
| Governing body: | Swedish National Environmental Protection Agency |
Gotska Sandön is a Swedish island in the Baltic Sea, situated some 38 kilometres north of Fårö. It is approximately 9 kilometres long and 6 kilometres wide, and its area is approximately 36 km².
Gotska Sandön is mostly composed of sand and its scenery is dominated by beaches, dunes, and pine forests. The name "Gotska Sandön" literally translates as the the Gotlandic Sandy Island, from the province of which it forms part. Since 1909, it is one of the National parks of Sweden. Apart from a colony of grey seals, the higher fauna is not very rich. However, there are many rare insects and plants, including several kinds of orchids. During the summer, there are regular boat tours from Fårö Island and Nynäshamn on the mainland.
 The Schipka Pass, A hand-made pass through the sand dunes |
 The eastern coast, as seen from the lighthouse |
 The north-eastern coast, an early morning |
[edit] External links
- Gotska Sandön (in Swedish)
- Gotska Sandön Nationalpark (in Swedish)
- Gotska Sandön National Park
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