Denmark
The smallest and southernmost of the Nordic countries, Denmark is a low, tidy sprawl of one peninsula and some 400-odd islands where nearly everyone seems to be on a bike and 'hygge' passes for a national pastime.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A red field with a white off-centre Scandinavian cross - the 'Dannebrog', regarded as the oldest continuously used national flag. The Nordic cross reflects the country's Christian heritage; legend traces it to a banner that fell from the sky in a 1219 battle.
Denmark FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Copenhagen |
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| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 5,932,654 |
| Area | 42,925 km² |
| Population density | 138 /km² |
| Currency | Danish krone (DKK) kr |
| Official language | Danish |
| Calling code | +45 |
| Internet TLD | .dk |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | DK / DNK |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Its flag, the Dannebrog, is generally recognised as the oldest continuously used national flag in the world.
- LEGO was founded in the Danish town of Billund in 1932; the name comes from the Danish 'leg godt', meaning 'play well'.
- Copenhagen is one of the most cycle-friendly cities on Earth, with more bicycles than cars.
- Denmark is made up of the Jutland peninsula and several hundred islands, of which fewer than 80 are inhabited.
- It consistently ranks among the happiest countries in the world in the annual World Happiness Report.
Denmark FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
What is the population of Denmark?
Denmark has a population of about 5,932,654.
What currency does Denmark use?
Denmark uses the Danish krone (DKK).
What languages are spoken in Denmark?
The official language of Denmark is Danish.
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