FALSTER, an island in the Baltic, forming a part of
the kingdom of Denmark. It is separated from Zealand
by the Gaade Sound, from Langeland by Guldborg Sound,
and from Moen by Green Sound. In extent it is 184 square
miles, and contains 16,500 inhabitants, in two cities and
thirty parishes. Its produce of corn exceeds its consump-
tion; and it assists other parts of the kingdom with some
supplies of butter, meal, live cattle, and fruit. The chief
town is Mykoping, on Guldborg Sound.