Mors or Morsø (the latter more formal) is an island in the shallow sound called Limfjorden within Denmark'sJutland peninsula. It has an area of 367.3 km² and as of 1 January 2019, it had a population of 20,373.[1] The main town on the island is called Nykøbing Mors. Geologically Mors is unique. Like the neighbouring island of Fur, it is known for its deposits of diatomite, locally known as 'moler' (mo-clay).
The largest flower park in the Nordic countries, Jesperhus, is situated in Legind Bjerge to the south west of Nykøbing. The park contains wide range of plants, including cacti, palms, a variety of roses and a lot of other colourful flowers. The park also has a butterfly reserve, aquarium, aviary, terrarium and hatching center.
Fossil and Mo-clay Museumedit
The Fossil and Mo-clay Museum (Danish: Fossil- og Molermuseet), located in northern Mors, boasts the largest collection of moler (diatomite) fossils in Denmark and tells the story of moler geology, the natural history of the island, and the relationship between the Danish people and moler including its manufacturing properties. The fossils include imprints of birds, fish, turtles, plants and insects found in the Fur Formation on Mors.
Hanklitedit
Hanklit is situated on the northern coast of the island and is a beautiful cliff face and tourist attraction. The cliff is c. 60 metres high and has several moler deposits. Several people search the cliff face for plant and animal fossils and there are also paragliders who use the nearby hills of Salgerhøj for takeoff.
Shellfishedit
Mors is known for its shellfish industries; specifically mussel and oyster fisheries and aquaculture. The Danish Shellfish Center (Dansk Skaldyrcenter), part of the Technical University of Denmark, is a research and dissemination center for marine science and aquaculture. The Danish Shellfish Festival takes place in Nykøbing Mors every year in June, celebrating the shellfish industries and Limfjorden traditions.
Transportationedit
There is a bridge link to the island from Salling via the Sallingsund Bridge on the southeastern side of Mors, and another from Thy via the Vilsund Bridge on the northwestern side of the island. In addition to these two bridges, there are also ferry links to Thy from southwest Mors and from the north of the island. There is also a small airfield called "Morsø" with ICAO EKNM.
Historyedit
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1980
24,647
—
1990
23,814
−3.4%
2000
22,989
−3.5%
2010
21,800
−5.2%
2012
21,474
−1.5%
During the Jutland Peasant rebellion of 1441, Christopher of Bavaria, King of Denmark, approached the rebel camp at Husby Hole near St Jørgen's Hill in northern Jutland and sent word that anyone who left the camp and went home would not be punished for rebellion. The men from the island of Mors as well as those from Thisted left, for which they were afterwards called cowards and traitors.[citation needed]
^"BEF4: FOLKETAL 1. JANUAR EFTER ØER" (Danmarks Statistik). Retrieved 28 June 2019.
External linksedit
Mors Tourist
April 09, 2024
mors, island, mors, morsø, latter, more, formal, island, shallow, sound, called, limfjorden, within, denmark, jutland, peninsula, area, january, 2019, population, main, town, island, called, nykøbing, mors, geologically, mors, unique, like, neighbouring, islan. Mors or Morso the latter more formal is an island in the shallow sound called Limfjorden within Denmark s Jutland peninsula It has an area of 367 3 km and as of 1 January 2019 it had a population of 20 373 1 The main town on the island is called Nykobing Mors Geologically Mors is unique Like the neighbouring island of Fur it is known for its deposits of diatomite locally known as moler mo clay MorsNative name Mors or Morso Hanklit cliffs MorsGeographyLocationLimfjordCoordinates56 47 N 8 43 E 56 783 N 8 717 E 56 783 8 717Area368 km2 142 sq mi AdministrationDenmarkRegionNorth Denmark RegionMunicipalityMorso MunicipalityLargest settlementNykobing Mors pop 9 198 DemographicsPopulation20 373 2019 Pop density55 5 km2 143 7 sq mi Contents 1 Sights 1 1 Jesperhus Flower Park 1 2 Fossil and Mo clay Museum 1 3 Hanklit 1 4 Shellfish 2 Transportation 3 History 4 Notable people 5 Attractions 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksSights edit nbsp Jesperhus parkJesperhus Flower Park edit The largest flower park in the Nordic countries Jesperhus is situated in Legind Bjerge to the south west of Nykobing The park contains wide range of plants including cacti palms a variety of roses and a lot of other colourful flowers The park also has a butterfly reserve aquarium aviary terrarium and hatching center Fossil and Mo clay Museum edit The Fossil and Mo clay Museum Danish Fossil og Molermuseet located in northern Mors boasts the largest collection of moler diatomite fossils in Denmark and tells the story of moler geology the natural history of the island and the relationship between the Danish people and moler including its manufacturing properties The fossils include imprints of birds fish turtles plants and insects found in the Fur Formation on Mors Hanklit edit Hanklit is situated on the northern coast of the island and is a beautiful cliff face and tourist attraction The cliff is c 60 metres high and has several moler deposits Several people search the cliff face for plant and animal fossils and there are also paragliders who use the nearby hills of Salgerhoj for takeoff Shellfish edit Mors is known for its shellfish industries specifically mussel and oyster fisheries and aquaculture The Danish Shellfish Center Dansk Skaldyrcenter part of the Technical University of Denmark is a research and dissemination center for marine science and aquaculture The Danish Shellfish Festival takes place in Nykobing Mors every year in June celebrating the shellfish industries and Limfjorden traditions Transportation editThere is a bridge link to the island from Salling via the Sallingsund Bridge on the southeastern side of Mors and another from Thy via the Vilsund Bridge on the northwestern side of the island In addition to these two bridges there are also ferry links to Thy from southwest Mors and from the north of the island There is also a small airfield called Morso with ICAO EKNM History editHistorical populationYearPop 198024 647 199023 814 3 4 200022 989 3 5 201021 800 5 2 201221 474 1 5 During the Jutland Peasant rebellion of 1441 Christopher of Bavaria King of Denmark approached the rebel camp at Husby Hole near St Jorgen s Hill in northern Jutland and sent word that anyone who left the camp and went home would not be punished for rebellion The men from the island of Mors as well as those from Thisted left for which they were afterwards called cowards and traitors citation needed Notable people editSee also Nykobing Mors Notable people nbsp Inger Stojberg 2009Peter Rochegune Munch born 1870 in Redsted 1948 was a leading historian and politician Aksel Sandemose born 1899 in Nykobing Mors was a writer and journalist famous for popularizing the Law of Jante Frode Jakobsen born 1906 in Ostre Jolby 1997 a Danish author and politician Knud Sorensen born 1928 a writer poet and novelist settled on Mors a surveyor in 1958 Arne Rolighed born 1947 in Flade a politician who served as minister of health 2000 2001 Asbjorn Riis born 1957 in V Hvidbjerg a professional wrestler actor and TV personality Inger Stojberg born 1973 in Hjerk Salling politician the Danish Minister for Immigration Integration and Housing 2015 to 2019Attractions editDueholm Monastery Hojriis Castle Jesperhus Resort Moler Museum Danish Stoberimuseum Danish Shellfish CenterSee also edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mors List of Danish islands Morso municipality Traditional districts of Denmark Asbjorn Riis RakkebyReferences edit BEF4 FOLKETAL 1 JANUAR EFTER OER Danmarks Statistik Retrieved 28 June 2019 External links editMors Tourist Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mors island amp oldid 1179277520, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
