Bogø
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Bogø is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, just west of Møn.
The island is approximately 7 km long by 3 km wide at the largest points, with a total area of 13 km². The population is approximately 1000, with 700 living in the largest town, Bogø By. Maximum height above sea level is 32 metres.
To the west of Bogø is a smaller island, Farø, which carries the E47/E55 motorway from Copenhagen to the major islands of Lolland and Falster. The motorways continue via ferry to Germany. Bogø is connected by causeway to both Farø and Møn, and carries one of the two main routes for vehicles travelling to Møn. It is currently part of the Møn municipality, but this will be combined with others in January 2007 to form a new Zealand region
The island has a varied landscape including wooded areas and traditional villages. To the north west of the island at Skåninge is a small harbour and bathing jetty. To the south east is a larger harbour with a car ferry which operates during summer months to Stubbekøbing on Falster. Near the centre of the island is a preserved windmill, which is presently being restored to form a working museum. In the north east of the island, in the wooded region, is a well preserved passage grave at Hulehøj. The burial chamber is 6.3m long, originally accessed via a 5.5m tunnel.
The island was for a long time part of the crown estates. In 1769 it was offered for sale, and purchased by the islanders for 18,456 rigsdaler. To pay for this, the islanders cut down much of the forest then growing on the island.
Picture of Bogø Church [1]
See also, List of islands of Denmark
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