Ejlinge is a small, currently uninhabited Danish island located close to Æbelø off the north coast of Funen, 8 km (5 mi) north-east of Bogense. It has an area of 16 hectares and only reaches a height of 4 metres (13.1 ft) above sea level. To the east the island is a glacial moraine whereas the western part consists of coastal meados with a rich bird life.
The western part of the island was under cultivation until 1994. There is a farmhouse on the island which was built in 1875. There is a house on the island. The island is connected to the Lindø peninsula by an approximately 1-kilometre-long (0.6 mi) tidal road.
See also
References
- ^ "Ejlinge". Gyldendal. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
- "BBR informationer om Ejlinge Ø 2, 5400 Bogense". Boliga. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
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55°36′N 10°12′E / 55.600°N 10.200°E / 55.600; 10.200
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