Welcome to Askholm , a Continental island in the Gulf of Bothnia, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Askholm unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Geography and size of Askholm
Size: 1.315 km²Coastline: 6.4 kmOcean: Atlantic OceanSea: Gulf of BothniaContinent: Europe
Askholm is a Small Island spanning 1.3 km² with a coastline of 6.4 km.
Archipel: –
Tectonic Plate: Eurasia – One of the world’s largest tectonic plates, the Eurasian Plate covers a significant portion of Europe and Asia. It’s characterized by diverse geological features, including the Ural Mountains, the European Plain, and the Himalayas formed from its collision with the Indian Plate.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Climate and weather of Askholm
Climate Zone: ContinentalClimate Details: Warm-Summer Humid Continental ClimateTemperature: Warm Summer
Climate Characteristics: Features warm summers and cold winters with consistent precipitation, common in higher latitudes.
Topography and nature of Askholm
Timezone: UTC+02:00Timezone places: Europe/HelsinkiMax. Elevation: 34 m Mean Elevation: 24 mVegetation: Deciduous Needleleaf ForestTree Coverage: 83%
The mean elevation is 24 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 34 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.
Dominating Vegetation: Deciduous Needleleaf Forest
Vegetation: 4 vegetation zones – Diverse Island
Infrastructure and Travelling to Askholm
Does the island have a public airport? no .
Does the island have a major port? no .
The mean population of Askholm is 20 per km². Askholm is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Finland .
Continuing your journey, Åva is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
The fisherman from Nólsoy
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The fisherman from Nólsoy
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This is a short documentary telling the story of Gabriel - an old Faroese fisherman who suffers from dementia. Through the ...
The Grind Message - Official Trailer - Sose 5th International Film Festival
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The fisherman from Nólsoy trailer
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'The fisherman from Nólsoy' is the story of Gabriel - an old Faroese fisherman who suffers from dementia.
Finland is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.
News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Askholm
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Askholm. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.
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Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.
