Zealand

Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Zealand shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Zealand offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Zealand at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Zealand? Wrong! If the Zealand is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Zealand then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Zealand? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Zealand and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Zealand wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Zealand then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Zealand site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Zealand, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Zealand, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

{{Geobox Settlement| name = Zealand| native_name = Sjælland| other_name =| other_name1 =| category = Island| image =| image_size = 255px| image_caption =| flag =| flag_size =| symbol =| symbol_size = 90px| country = Denmark | state=| region = Region Sjælland| utc_offset = +1| timezone_DST = [Central European Summer Time| utc_offset_DST= +2| postal_code = Postal website www.Postnumre.dk.| postal_code_type = Postal codes| area_code = | area_code_type=| free_type = | free=| free1_type = | free1=| map = Map Denmark CIA extended.gif | map_size=| map_caption = Zealand (Sjælland) island (map center) is linked west to Fyn by the Great Belt Bridge and east to Sweden by the Oresund Bridge.]: Sjælland; ) is the largest island (7,031 km²) of Denmark (excluding Greenland, which is a Danish territory) and the List of islands by area largest island of the world . It is separated from Funen by the Great Belt and from Skåne in Sweden by the Oresund.

Zealand is connected to Funen by the Great Belt Bridge and to Sweden by the Oresund Bridge.

The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is partly located on the eastern shore of Zealand and partly on Amager. Other cities on the island include Roskilde and Elsinore.

In Norse mythology, the island was created by the goddess Gefjun after she tricked Gylfi, the king of Sweden, as told in the story of Gylfaginning. She removed a piece of land and transported it to Denmark, and it became the island of Zealand. The vacant area was filled with water and became Mälaren.Den Store Danske Encyklopædi, article Gefion However, since modern maps show a similarity between Zealand and the Swedish lake Vänern, it is sometimes identified as the hole left by Gefjun.

Geography On June 5, 2007, the regional subsidiary of national broadcaster Danmarks Radio reported that an obscure hill, Kobanke, situated in the southeast near the town Rønnede in Faxe municipality, with a natural point of terrain at 122.9 metre (403.21 foot), was the highest natural point on Zealand. Gyldenløveshøj, south of the city Roskilde has a height of 126 m (413.4 feet), but that is due to a man-made hill from the 1600s and its highest natural point is only 121.3 m (397.96 feet).

island, north of Falster island & west of Sweden, at smaller Amager island.

Cities, towns and villages

Ålsgårde
Ballerup
Birkerød
Copenhagen (København)
Elsinore (Helsingør)
Espergærde
Frederiksberg
Frederikssund
Frederiksværk
Haslev
Helsinge
Hillerød
Holbæk
Hundested
Humlebæk
Kalundborg
Kokkedal
Kongens Lyngby
Køge
Næstved
Præstø
Ringsted
Roskilde
Skovlunde
Slagelse
Slangerup
Sorø
Tisvilde
Vallensbæk
Vordingborg

See also

Sealand
Zealand, New Brunswick
Zeeland and New Zealand (related to each other, but not related to Zealand)

References

{{Geobox Settlement| name = Zealand| native_name = Sjælland| other_name =| other_name1 =| category = Island| image =| image_size = 255px| image_caption =| flag =| flag_size =| symbol =| symbol_size = 90px| country = Denmark | state=| region = Region Sjælland| utc_offset = +1| timezone_DST = [Central European Summer Time| utc_offset_DST= +2| postal_code = Postal website www.Postnumre.dk.| postal_code_type = Postal codes| area_code = | area_code_type=| free_type = | free=| free1_type = | free1=| map = Map Denmark CIA extended.gif | map_size=| map_caption = Zealand (Sjælland) island (map center) is linked west to Fyn by the Great Belt Bridge and east to Sweden by the Oresund Bridge.]: Sjælland; ) is the largest island (7,031 km²) of Denmark (excluding Greenland, which is a Danish territory) and the List of islands by area largest island of the world . It is separated from Funen by the Great Belt and from Skåne in Sweden by the Oresund.

Zealand is connected to Funen by the Great Belt Bridge and to Sweden by the Oresund Bridge.

The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is partly located on the eastern shore of Zealand and partly on Amager. Other cities on the island include Roskilde and Elsinore.

In Norse mythology, the island was created by the goddess Gefjun after she tricked Gylfi, the king of Sweden, as told in the story of Gylfaginning. She removed a piece of land and transported it to Denmark, and it became the island of Zealand. The vacant area was filled with water and became Mälaren.Den Store Danske Encyklopædi, article Gefion However, since modern maps show a similarity between Zealand and the Swedish lake Vänern, it is sometimes identified as the hole left by Gefjun.

Geography On June 5, 2007, the regional subsidiary of national broadcaster Danmarks Radio reported that an obscure hill, Kobanke, situated in the southeast near the town Rønnede in Faxe municipality, with a natural point of terrain at 122.9 metre (403.21 foot), was the highest natural point on Zealand. Gyldenløveshøj, south of the city Roskilde has a height of 126 m (413.4 feet), but that is due to a man-made hill from the 1600s and its highest natural point is only 121.3 m (397.96 feet).

island, north of Falster island & west of Sweden, at smaller Amager island.

Cities, towns and villages

Ålsgårde
Ballerup
Birkerød
Copenhagen (København)
Elsinore (Helsingør)
Espergærde
Frederiksberg
Frederikssund
Frederiksværk
Haslev
Helsinge
Hillerød
Holbæk
Hundested
Humlebæk
Kalundborg
Kokkedal
Kongens Lyngby
Køge
Næstved
Præstø
Ringsted
Roskilde
Skovlunde
Slagelse
Slangerup
Sorø
Tisvilde
Vallensbæk
Vordingborg