Gotska Sandön is a Swedish island in the Baltic Sea, situated some 38 kilometres north of Fårö. It is approximately 9 kilometres long and 6 kilometres wide, and its area is approximately 36 km². Gotska Sandön is mostly composed of sand and its scenery is dominated by beaches, dunes, and pine forests. The name "Gotska Sandön" literally translates as the Sandy Island of Gotlandia, from the province of which it forms part. Since 1909, it is one of the National parks of Sweden. Apart from a colony of grey seals, the higher fauna is not very rich. However, there are many rare insects and plants, including several kinds of orchids. During the summer, there are regular boat tours from Fårö Island and the mainland. The Baltic Sea is located in Northern Europe, bounded by the Scandinavian Peninsula, the mainland of Eastern Europe and Central Europe, and the Danish islands. ... Fårö is a small island just to the north of the island of Gotland. ... Gotlandia, or Gotland, a historical Province or landskap, of Sweden. ... The national parks of Sweden are managed by the Swedish National Environmental Protection Agency, or Naturvårdsverket. ... Binomial name Halichoerus grypus (Fabricius, 1791) The Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. ... Fauna is a collective term for animal life. ... Orchid re-directs here; for alternate uses see Orchid (disambiguation) Genera Over 800 See List of Orchidaceae genera. ... Fårö is a small island just to the north of the island of Gotland. ...

External links

• Gotska Sandön (http://www.gotskasandon.com/) (in Swedish)
• Gotska Sandön Nationalpark (http://www.i.lst.se/livsmiljo/natur/nsomraden/gotska_sandon.htm) (in Swedish)
• Gotska Sandön National Park (http://www.internat.naturvardsverket.se/index.php3?main=/documents/nature/engpark/eparkdoc/egotska.htm)