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Söderslätt

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Söderslätt vid Döserygg, bronsåldershög i bakgrunden
Söderslätt vid Döserygg, bronsåldershög i bakgrunden

Söderslätt ("South Plain") is a Swedish agricultural district, known for its very high quality soil. It is located in the south-west of Scania, at the southernmost peak of the Scandinavian peninsula. It isn't an administrative area but is usually considered to comprise four municipalities: Skurup, Svedala, Trelleborg and Vellinge (of which the latter includes the Falsterbo peninsula). Malmö, Scania's largest city, is not really associated with this agricultural area. But that city's eastern end equals Söderslätt's western boundary. Whilst the smaller town Trelleborg sooner is a part of the area. It's the southernmost town at the entire Scandinavian peninsula and has extensive car ferry traffic with the European continent.

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Söderslätt
Stävievägen, Vellinge kommun

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Stävievägen
235 91 Vellinge kommun
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