Askø is a Danish island north of Lolland. It covers an area of 2.82&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and has 55 permanent inhabitants (as of 1 January 2005) as well as hundreds of summer vacation properties. It is connected to the neighbouring island of Lilleø by a 700 metre long dam, which was constructed in 1914. Askø is connected to Kragenæs on Lolland by ferry.

In 1954, there were 170 inhabitants and one vehicle.

left|thumb|280px| Askø island (lower right) is north of [[Lolland, south of Zealand island, east of Fejø & west of Falster.]]

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In 2014 energy company SEAS-NVE discovered a Neolithic boat in a submerged settlement as it replaced sea cables by Askø Island. The boat had split and sealing mass consisting of a strip of bark and resin was found in the hole.

See also

  • Nearby islands: Lilleø, Fejø, Femø, Vejrø, Lolland.

Notes

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