Region Zealand facts for kids
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Region Zealand
Region Sjælland
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Region of Denmark
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| Country | Denmark | |
| Largest city | Roskilde | |
| Capital | Sorø | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7,273 km2 (2,808 sq mi) | |
| Population
(1 January 2018)
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| • Total | 835,024 | |
| • Density | 114.811/km2 (297.360/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Website | www.regionsjaelland.dk | |
Region Zealand is one of five special areas in Denmark. These areas are called administrative regions. They help manage different parts of the country.
The main city, or capital, of Region Zealand is Sorø. The city with the most people living in it is Roskilde. This region gets its name from the large island of Zealand.
Cities and Towns in Region Zealand
Region Zealand is made up of 17 smaller areas called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. These municipalities work together to serve the people living in the region.
Here are the 17 municipalities:
- Faxe
- Greve
- Guldborgsund
- Holbæk
- Kalundborg
- Køge
- Lejre
- Lolland
- Næstved
- Odsherred
- Ringsted
- Roskilde
- Slagelse
- Solrød
- Sorø
- Stevns
- Vordingborg
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