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Sønderjyllands Amt's coat of arms. |
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| County seat | Aabenraa |
| Area | 3,938 km² |
| Inhabitants | 252,433 (2006) |
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South Jutland County (Danish: Sønderjyllands Amt, German: Amt Südjütland) is a former county (Danish: amt) on the south-central portion of the Jutland peninsula in southern Denmark. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. The city of Aabenraa or Åbenrå ( German: Apenrade, aːpənˈʁaːdə is situated at the head of the Aabenraa Fjord an arm of the Little Belt Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of Danish ( d̥ænsɡ̊ is one of the North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavian languages a sub-group of the Germanic branch of the The German language (de ''Deutsch'') is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. Denmark was until December 31, 2006 divided into 15 counties ( Danish: amter) and 270 municipalities ( Danish ( d̥ænsɡ̊ is one of the North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavian languages a sub-group of the Germanic branch of the " Amt " is a type of Administrative division of some Northern European countries This article is about the region of Denmark. For the World War I naval battle see Battle of Jutland. A peninsula is a piece of land that is nearly surrounded by Water but connected to Mainland via an Isthmus. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe
The county was formed on April 1, 1970, comprising the former counties of Aabenraa (E), Haderslev (N), Sønderborg (SE), and Tønder (SW). Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Aabenraa County (Åbenrå Amt former spelling Aabenraa Amt is a former province in Denmark, located on the east-central region of South Jutland. Haderslev County (Haderslev Amt is a former province in Denmark, located on the northernmost part of South Jutland. Sønderborg County (Sønderborg Amt is a former province in Denmark, located on the island of Als and the easternmost part of South Jutland Tønder County (Tønder Amt is a former province in Denmark, located the south-western part of South Jutland. The county was abolished effective January 1, 2007, when Region Syddanmark (i. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Region Syddanmark ( English: Region South Denmark) is an administrative region of Denmark established on January 1, 2007 as part e. Region South Denmark) was formed.
Following the reunification of the region with Denmark, the Church of Denmark elevated Haderslev to a diocese in 1923[1] and divided the region between the dioceses of Ribe (W) and Haderslev (E). This arrangement remains in effect.
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Short description of South Jutland
South Jutland county is also known as Northern Schleswig (Danish: Nordslesvig, German: Nordschleswig). Danish ( d̥ænsɡ̊ is one of the North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavian languages a sub-group of the Germanic branch of the The German language (de ''Deutsch'') is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. The name refers specifically to the southernmost 50 kilometers of the Danish part of the Jutland Peninsula that formerly belonged to the former Duchy of Schleswig (Danish: Slesvig eller Sønderjylland); a Danish fief under the Kings of Denmark. This article is about the region of Denmark. For the World War I naval battle see Battle of Jutland. Danish ( d̥ænsɡ̊ is one of the North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavian languages a sub-group of the Germanic branch of the The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe Under the system of Feudalism, a fiefdom, fief, feud, feoff, or fee, often consisted of inheritable lands or revenue-producing
Denmark lost the Duchy of Schleswig, as well as the German Duchies of Holstein and Lauenburg, to Prussia and Austria in 1864 in the Second War of Schleswig. Holstein (ˈhɔlʃtain ( Low German: Holsteen, Danish: Holsten, Latin and historical English: Holsatia) Prussia ( Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Prūsija Prūsija Prusy Old Prussian: Prūsa) was most recently a historic state Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Year 1864 ( MDCCCLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year The First Schleswig War occurred in 1848–1851. The Second Schleswig War (2 Following Austria's defeat in the Austro-Prussian War (1866), all three provinces were annexed to Prussia. The Austro-Prussian Year 1866 ( MDCCCLXVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Following the defeat of Germany in World War I, the Allied powers organised two plebiscites in Northern and Central Schleswig on 10 February and 14 March 1920, respectively. The Schleswig Plebiscites were two Plebiscites organized according to section XII articles 109 to 114 of the Treaty of Versailles of June 28 Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar In Northern Schleswig 75% voted for reunification with Denmark and 25% for staying with Germany. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. In Central Schleswig the situation was reversed with 80% voting for Germany and 20% for Denmark. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe No vote ever took place in the southern third of Schleswig. On 15 June 1920, Northern Schleswig was officially reunited with Denmark. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe
Central Schleswig chose to remain with Southern Schleswig as part of Germany and is today a part of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Southern Schleswig is a name for the geographical area covering the thirty or forty northernmost kilometers of Germany, where Germany borders upon Denmark. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. is the northernmost of the 16 ''Bundesländer'' in Germany. The former English name was Sleswick-Holsatia the Danish name is
A minority of ethnic Germans still lives in South Jutland county - predominantly in and near the towns of Tønder and Aabenraa (German: Tondern and Apenrade)
Important settlements: Haderslev (31,000 people), Sønderborg (30,000), Aabenraa (22,000) and Tønder (12,000). This article is about the German diaspora See Germans for the German ethnicity in general Tønder ( German: Tondern, North Frisian: Tuner) is a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Region Syddanmark The city of Aabenraa or Åbenrå ( German: Apenrade, aːpənˈʁaːdə is situated at the head of the Aabenraa Fjord an arm of the Little Belt The German language (de ''Deutsch'') is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. Haderslev (Hadersleben is a town and municipality on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. Sønderborg ( German: Sonderburg) is a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Region Syddanmark partially on the Jutland The city of Aabenraa or Åbenrå ( German: Apenrade, aːpənˈʁaːdə is situated at the head of the Aabenraa Fjord an arm of the Little Belt Tønder ( German: Tondern, North Frisian: Tuner) is a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Region Syddanmark
Insignia
The coat of arms of South Jutland County was designed in 1980 and is derived from the historic coat of arms of Schleswig which in turn is derived from the national coat of arms of Denmark. The Coat of Arms of Schleswig ( Danish: Sønderjylland or Slesvig) depicts two blue Lions Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) The Coat of Arms of Schleswig ( Danish: Sønderjylland or Slesvig) depicts two blue Lions The National Coat of Arms of Denmark consists of three crowned blue lions accompanied by nine red hearts all in a golden shield The inspiration for the Dannebrog pennant was a 13th century seal used by Erik Abelsøn, Duke of Schleswig. The national flag of Denmark, Dannebrog, is red with a white Scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag the vertical part of the A seal can mean a wax seal bearing an impressed figure or an embossed figure in paper with the purpose of authenticating a document but the term can also mean any device for
List of County Mayors
| From | To | County Mayor |
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| April 1, 1970 | December 2, 1981 | Erik Jessen (Venstre) |
| December 2, 1981 | July 1, 2000 | Kresten Philipsen (Venstre) |
| July 1, 2000 | December 31, 2006 | Carl Holst (Venstre) |
Municipalities (1970-2006)
References
Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Venstre (ˈʋɛnsd̥(ʁɐ in Danish literally Left) full name Venstre Danmarks Liberale Parti ( Venstre Liberal Party of Denmark) is the Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Venstre (ˈʋɛnsd̥(ʁɐ in Danish literally Left) full name Venstre Danmarks Liberale Parti ( Venstre Liberal Party of Denmark) is the "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Carl Holst (born April 29, 1970) is a Danish Politician, representing the Liberal party Venstre. Venstre (ˈʋɛnsd̥(ʁɐ in Danish literally Left) full name Venstre Danmarks Liberale Parti ( Venstre Liberal Party of Denmark) is the Augustenborg (Augustenburg is a town on Als in Sønderborg municipality Region Syddanmark in Denmark. Bredebro is a town in Region Syddanmark in Denmark on the Jutland peninsula Broager (ˈbʀoaːˀəʀ German: Broacker) is a town in Sønderborg municipality in Region Syddanmark in Denmark. Until January 1, 2007, Bov municipality (bɔu̯ˀ German: Bau) was a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Christiansfeld is a town in Kolding municipality in southern Jutland in Region Syddanmark in Denmark. For other uses of the words gram or gramme see Gram (disambiguation. Gråsten ( German: Gravenstein) stress on last syllable is a Town on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark Haderslev (Hadersleben is a town and municipality on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. Højer ( German: Hoyer, North Frisian Huuger) is a town and a former municipality in south Denmark, in Region Syddanmark Until January 1, 2007 Lundtoft was a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in South Jutland County on the east coast of the Løgumkloster ( German: Lügumkloster; both mean 'Løgum monastery' is a town in Tønder municipality in Region Syddanmark on the Nordborg ( German: Norburg) is a town and a former municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Sønderborg municipality Region Until January 1, 2007 Nørre-Rangstrup ( German: Rangstrup) was a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in the former Rødding ( German: Rödding) is a town and a former municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Vejen municipality in Region Rødekro ( German: Rothenkrug) is a town and a former municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Aabenraa municipality in Region Skærbæk ( German: Scherrebek) is a town and a former municipality ( Danish, kommune) on the coast of Tønder municipality Until January 1 2007 Sundeved (Sundewitt was a municipality in the former South Jutland County on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula Sønderborg ( German: Sonderburg) is a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Region Syddanmark partially on the Jutland Until January 1, 2007 Sydals ( German: Südalsen) was a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in South Jutland Tinglev (Tingleff is a Town in Aabenraa municipality in Region Syddanmark on the Jutland peninsula in south Denmark. Tønder ( German: Tondern, North Frisian: Tuner) is a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Region Syddanmark Vojens ( German: Woyens) was a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in the former South Jutland County on the Jutland Aabenraa Municipality or Åbenrå Municipality (Apenrade is a municipality ( Danish, kommune) in Region Syddanmark in south-westernDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic