Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland ...
Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is part of the gener ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Denmark:
6,363.742 km
Terrain:
Low and flat to gently rolling plains.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, fish, arable land, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand.
Industries:
Wind turbines, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, shipbuilding and refurbishment, iron, steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, food processing, machinery and transportation equipment, textiles and clothing, electronics, construction, furniture and other wood products.
Population: 5,973,136
With excellent access to the North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and the Baltic Sea, population centers tend to be along coastal areas, particularly in Copenhagen and the eastern side of the country's mainland.
Area: 43,094 km2
slightly less than twice the size of Massachusetts; about two-thirds the size of West Virginia
Composed of the Jutland Peninsula and a group of more than 400 islands (Danish Archipelago); controls Danish Straits (Skagerrak and Kattegat) linking Baltic and North Seas; about one-quarter of the population lives in greater Copenhagen.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| dan | Danish |
Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority); note - English is the predominant second language
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| DKK | Danish krone | kr |
Capital City: Copenhagen
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:39 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Denmark
You're in for a treat! Denmark is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful architecture and historic sites
- Vibrant cities with modern amenities
- High cost of living and travel
- Crowded tourist sites during peak seasons
- Unpredictable weather
- 3.2MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Danish cuisine features seafood, meat, and rye bread.
- Popular dishes include smørrebrød and frikadeller.
- Danish pastries and beer are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Tivoli Gardens
- Explore the Nyhavn district in Copenhagen
- See the Kronborg Castle
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