one of the Danish islands in the Baltic, lying E. of the island of Laland, from which it is separated by a narrow strait. It is of an irregularly triangular form, about 27 miles in length from N. to S., but of very variable breadth, the greatest not exceeding 18 miles. The surface is elevated but almost entirely flat. It is richly wooded, fertile, and well cultivated. The chief productions are corn, flax, hemp, hops, potatoes, and fruits. Corn, apples, and other products are exported in considerable quantities. Cattle, hogs, poultry, and bees, are abundant. This island is divided into two districts, north and south Falster. The chief town, Nyköbing, is on the western side of the island, and in 1850 contained 2123 inhabitants. Pop. of entire island (1850) 23,249.