VESTSJLLANDS

amtskommune (county), western Sjlland (Zealand), Denmark, created in 1970 from the former counties of Sor and Holbk, with an area of 1,155 sq mi (2,991 sq km). The northern coast is characterized by tonguelike peninsulas and islands. Fertile clay loams support agriculture, dairying, and pig rearing. The principal centres of industrial activity are Slagelse, Kalundborg, Holbk (qq.v.), Ringsted, and Nykbing-Sjlland. Sor (q.v.) is the administrative seat. Pop. (1982 est.) 278,117.