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Which islands are located in the Baltic Sea?

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Map showing the physical features, major cities, and national boundaries around the Baltic Sea, North Sea, and English Channel regions of northern and western Europe. The map highlights coastal countries including the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia, with sea depths indicated and key islands, peninsulas, and underwater trenches labeled. — Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and the English Channel.

The Baltic Sea contains numerous islands, including several significant landmasses that are part of the Danish archipelago and territories belonging to Sweden and Finland.

Key islands and island groups located in the Baltic Sea include:

Danish Archipelago: This includes the island of Funen (Fyn) and Zealand (Sjælland), as well as Bornholm.12
Swedish Islands: The islands of Öland and Gotland are prominent features in the western Baltic.2
Finnish Islands: The Åland Islands (Ahvenanmaa) are situated in the narrows between Sweden and Finland, marking the entrance to the Gulf of Bothnia.2