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___ DenmarkDestination Denmark, a virtual travel guide to Denmark. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Denmark's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this European nation, e.g.: official web sites of Denmark, addresses of Danish and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Denmark. |
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Kingdom of Denmark | Kongeriget Danmark |
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![]() Dannebrog - the Flag of Denmark Background: Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the political and economic integration of Europe. So far, however, the country has opted out of some aspects of the European Union's Maastricht Treaty, including the economic and monetary system (EMU) and issues concerning certain internal affairs. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Germany, Norway, Sweden related countries/dependencies: Faroe Islands, Greenland |
![]() Official Name: Kongeriget Danmark short form: Danmark int'l long form: Kingdom of Denmark int'l short form: Denmark ISO Country Code: dk Time: Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) Local Time = UTC +1h Actual Time: Sat-July-4 07:09 Daylight Saving Time (DST) March - October (UTC +2) Capital City: Copenhagen (pop. 0.5 million in Copenhagen and 1.8 million in the Copenhagen region) Other Cities: Aarhus (289 000), Odense (184 000), Aalborg (162 000). Government: Type: Constitutional Monarchy. Constitution: 5 June 1953. Geography: Location: Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes two major islands (Sjaelland and Fyn) Area: 43 096 sq. km. (16 640 sq. mi.) Terrain: Low and flat or slightly rolling hills; highest elevation is 173 m. (568 ft.). Climate: Temperate. The terrain, location, and prevailing westerly winds make the weather changeable. People: Nationality: Noun--Dane(s). Adjective--Danish. Population: 5.4 million. Ethnic groups: Scandinavian, German, Inuit, (Greenland) Faroese. Religion: Evangelical Lutheran 84.3%. Catholics, Jews, other Protestant denominations, and Muslims account for approximately 5%. Languages: Danish, some German, Faroese, Greenlandic. English is the predominant second language. Literacy: 100% Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, fish, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand. Agriculture products: Barley, wheat, potatoes, sugar beets; pork, dairy products; fish. Industries: Iron, steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, food processing, machinery and transportation equipment, textiles and clothing, electronics, construction, furniture and other wood products, shipbuilding and refurbishment, windmills. Exports partners: Germany 16.9%, Sweden 14%, UK 6.9%, USA 5.4%, France 5.2%, Netherlands 5.1%, Norway 4.8% (2004) Imports partners: Germany 22.9%, Sweden 12.4%, Netherlands 7.6%, France 5.6%, UK 5.4%, Norway 5%, Italy 4.3% (2004) Currency: Danish Krone (DKK) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of DenmarkThe Danish Royal Family. Denmark Denmark's Official Website. Folketinget The Danish Parliament. Prime Minister's Office Anders Fogh Rasmussen's Office. Udenrigsministeriet Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic Missions Royal Danish Embassy in the U.S. Danish Embassy in Washington D.C. Denmarks Missions Abroad Address list of Denmarks Diplomatic Missions Abroad. Consular Services Information about Danish visa rules, short stay visas and residence and/or work permits. Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Denmark Overview of foreign embassies and consulates relating to Denmark. Statistics Danmarks Statistik Statistics Denmark. Weather Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut (DMI) Weather Denmark. Maps Map of Denmark Political Map of Denmark. Google
Earth DenmarkZoomable satellite view of Denmark. Google
Earth CopenhagenZoomable satellite view of Copenhagen. Political Map of Europe. |
NewsThe Copenhagen PostThe Danish news in English Ekstra Bladet National and international news (Danish) Jyllands-Posten A Danish daily. DR Online The Danish Broadcasting Corporation |
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Arts & CultureStatens Museum for KunstThe Danish National Gallery (Danish) A comprehensive guide to Danish culture. The Royal Library on-line Founded by King Frederik III in about 1653. Design Verner Panton Verner Panton is considered one of Denmark's most influential 20th-century furniture and interior designers. |
![]() Phantasy Landscape by Verner Panton |
Business & EconomyHandelskammeretThe Danish Chamber of Commerce. Københavns Fondsbørs The Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Nationalbanken The Danish National Bank. Danish Products Bang & Olufsen Danish Hifi. Bodum Danish coffeepots. Carlsberg Danish Beer. Lego Danish construction toys. Royal Copenhagen Danish porcelain. Royal Greenland Seafood from Greenland. Denmark-Brands.com Directory of family-friendly websites from Denmark. Transportation Airlines Scandinavian Airlines System SAS is a multi-national airline for Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Airports Billund Airport Denmark's second busiest airport is an air cargo center, as well as a charter airline hub. Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup Denmark's principal airport. Rail Danske Statsbaner Danish Railroad. |
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Destination Denmark - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Denmark: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, cruising, diving, tours and much more.The Danish Tourist Board Facts about Denmark. The Danish Tourist Board New York Official travel information. City-Guides København Københavns Kommune - The Municipality of Copenhagen. AOK - Visiting Copenhagen Copenhagen Index. Copenhagen This Week Guide to Copenhagen. Århus The City of Aarhus. Odense The City of Odense. Aalborg The City of Aalborg. |
![]() The Little Mermaid - Langelinie Sculptor: Edvard Eriksen's Heirs |
EducationDanish Meteorological InstituteGeological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) Geoscientific studies, research, consultancy and geological mapping. Leadership development program Niels Bohr Institute University of Aalborg University of Aarhus University of Copenhagen |
Environment & Nature Organizations DanmarkGovernment BodiesMiljøministeriet Danish Ministry of the Environment. Danish NGOs Danmarks Naturfredningsforening The Danish Society for Nature Conservation is the biggest nature conservation and environmental organisation in Denmark. Greenpeace Denmark The Danish section of Greenpeace. NOAH Friends of the Earth Denmark NGO aims to protect the environment by actively preventing environmental damage. Organic Danish Organic Links Organic food and farming companies in Denmark. |
HistoryDenmark- HistoryThe history of Denmark from prehistory to modern Denmark. History of Denmark Wikipedia about Denmark's history. |
SearchDanske LinksDansk Link directory. Denmark-Brands.com Directory of family-friendly websites from Denmark. Jubii Denmarks webportal (Danish) Danish Links. Newsgroup of Denmark soc.culture.nordic Additional Information on DenmarkBBC News Country Profile: DenmarkDenmark Basic Facts Governments on the WWW: Denmark Wikipedia: Denmark Open Directory: Denmark The World Factbook -- Denmark |
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