Gotland (ˈɡɒtlənd
;Swedish ˈɡɔtlant) or Gothland (ˈɡɒθlənd) or Gottland (ˈɡɒtlənd)
Definitions
noun
- an island in the Baltic Sea, off the SE coast of Sweden: important trading centre since the Bronze Age; long disputed between Sweden and Denmark, finally becoming Swedish in 1645; tourism and agriculture now important. Capital: Visby. Pop: (including associated islands) 57 677 (2004 est). Area: 3140 sq km (1212 sq miles)
Usage examples
If Team Elanders scoop the Gant Round Gotland Race, they will win the Volvo Baltic Race.
Yachting Boating World (2004)The Swedes broke away from the Union in 1523. In 1659 they annexed the Danish provinces of Halland and Skne and the island of Gotland.
, IN FORKBEARD'S WAKE: Coasting Round Scandinavia (2003)