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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.

Facts and numbers

Area: 588 sq km (227 sq mi)
Population (1995): ca. 44 936
Chief town: Rønne

Municipalities

Allinge-Gudhjem
Aakirkeby
Christiansø
Hasle
Nexø
Rønne

see also Bornholm disease

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