Denmark

Extracted Attributes

• Area

  42,925 square kilometers

• Capital

  Copenhagen

• Currency

  Danish krone (DKK)

• Inception

  0800-01-01

• Population

  5,992,734 (as of 2025)

• Head of State

  King Frederik X

• GDP per capita

  47,800 Euros (2023)

• Government Type

  Constitutional monarchy

• Official Language

  Danish

Timeline

• Emergence as a unified kingdom and maritime power. (Source: undefined)

  0800-01-01

• Formation of the Kalmar Union with Norway and Sweden. (Source: undefined)

  1397-01-01

• Sweden secedes from the Kalmar Union. (Source: undefined)

  1523-01-01

• Adoption of the Constitution of Denmark, ending absolute monarchy. (Source: undefined)

  1849-06-05

• Denmark loses Schleswig-Holstein in the Second Schleswig War. (Source: undefined)

  1864-01-01

• North Schleswig is returned to Denmark. (Source: undefined)

  1920-01-01

• Invasion and occupation by Germany during World War II. (Source: undefined)

  1940-04-01

• Liberation from German occupation at the end of World War II. (Source: undefined)

  1945-05-01

• Home rule is established in the Faroe Islands. (Source: undefined)

  1948-01-01

• Denmark joins the European Union (then European Economic Community). (Source: undefined)

  1973-01-01

• Greenland is granted home rule. (Source: undefined)

  1979-01-01

• Denmark joins the Schengen Area. (Source: undefined)

  2001-03-25

• Greenland achieves further autonomy from Denmark. (Source: undefined)

  2009-01-01

• Queen Margrethe II abdicates; succeeded by her son, King Frederik X. (Source: undefined)

  2024-01-14

• The Donald Trump administration revives efforts to acquire Greenland from Denmark for national security and strategic Arctic interests. (Source: undefined)

  2025-01-08

Denmark

Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, also known as the Danish Realm, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the north Atlantic Ocean. Metropolitan Denmark, also called "continental Denmark" or "Denmark proper", consists of the northern Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 406 islands. It is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, lying southwest of Sweden, south of Norway, and north of Germany, with which it shares a short border. Denmark proper is situated between the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east. The Kingdom of Denmark, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland, has roughly 1,400 islands greater than 100 square metres (1,100 sq ft) in area; 443 have been named and 78 are inhabited. Denmark's population is over 6 million (1 May 2025), of which roughly 40% live in Zealand, (Sjælland) the largest and most populated island in Denmark proper; Copenhagen, (København) the capital and largest city of the Danish Realm, is situated on Zealand and Amager and Slotsholmen. Composed mostly of flat, arable land, Denmark is characterised by sandy coasts, low elevation, and a temperate climate. Denmark exercises hegemonic influence in the Danish Realm, devolving powers to the other constituent entities to handle their internal affairs. Home rule was established in the Faroe Islands in 1948; Greenland achieved home rule in 1979 and further autonomy in 2009. Since 2025 Greenland has been the target of U.S. hybrid warfare. The unified Kingdom of Denmark emerged in the eighth century AD as a maritime power amid the struggle for control of the Baltic Sea. In 1397, it formed the Kalmar Union with Norway and Sweden. This union persisted until Sweden's secession in 1523. The remaining Kingdom of Denmark–Norway endured a series of wars in the 17th century that resulted in territorial cessions to Sweden. A surge of nationalist movements in the 19th century were defeated by the Danes in the First Schleswig War of 1848. The adoption of the Constitution of Denmark on 5 June 1849 ended the absolute monarchy. In the Second Schleswig War Denmark lost Schleswig-Holstein, which led to changes in Danish politics henceforth emphasising social cohesion in the diminished realm, as well as the clearing of the vast moors of Jutland for agriculture, new Christian movements split between Indre Mission and Grundtvig, but generally a stronger self-perception among the people of belonging to a unified country and state. In 1920, North Schleswig became Danish again. Denmark began industrialising in the mid 19th century, becoming a major agricultural exporter. It introduced social and labour market reforms in the early 20th century, forming the basis for the present welfare state model and advanced mixed economy. Denmark remained neutral during World War I; Danish neutrality was violated in World War II by a rapid German invasion in April 1940. During occupation, a resistance movement emerged in 1943, while Iceland declared independence in 1944; Denmark was liberated after the end of the war in May 1945. In 1973, Denmark, together with Greenland but not the Faroe Islands, became a member of what is now the European Union; however, it negotiated certain opt-outs, such as retaining its own currency, the krone. Denmark is a developed country with an advanced high-income economy, high standard of living, and robust social welfare policies. Danish culture and society are broadly progressive egalitarian, and socially liberal; Denmark was the first country to legally recognise same-sex partnerships. It is a founding member of NATO, the Nordic Council, the OECD, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations, and is part of the Schengen Area. Denmark maintains close political, cultural, and linguistic ties with its Scandinavian neighbours.

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• Denmark - Wikipedia

  Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, also known as the Danish Realm, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the north Atlantic Ocean. Metropolitan Denmark, also called "continental Denmark" or "Denmark proper", consists of the northern Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 406 islands. It is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, lying southwest of Sweden, south of Norway, and north of Germany, with which it shares a short border. Denmark proper is situated between the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east. [...] The Kingdom of Denmark, including the Faroe Islands and Greenland, has roughly 1,400 islands greater than 100 square metres (1,100 sq ft) in area; 443 have been named and 78 are inhabited. Denmark's population is over 6 million (1 May 2025), of which roughly 40% live in Zealand, (Sjælland) the largest and most populated island in Denmark proper; Copenhagen, (København) the capital and largest city of the Danish Realm, is situated on Zealand and Amager and Slotsholmen. Composed mostly of flat, arable land, Denmark is characterised by sandy coasts, low elevation, and a temperate climate. Denmark exercises hegemonic influence in the Danish Realm, devolving powers to the other constituent entities to handle their internal affairs. Home rule was established in the Faroe Islands in 1948; [...] Denmark is a representative democracy with universal suffrage. Membership of the Folketing is based on proportional representation of political parties, with a 2% electoral threshold. Denmark elects 175 members to the Folketing, with Greenland and the Faroe Islands electing an additional two members each—179 members in total. Parliamentary elections are held at least every four years, but it is within the powers of the prime minister to ask the monarch to call for an election before the term has elapsed. On a vote of no confidence, the Folketing may force a single minister or an entire government to resign.

• Denmark: Exploring Danish Culture

  AFS AFS-USA Other Resources AFS-USA # Denmark ## Immerse yourself in one of the happiest ranked countries in the world See Programs ## Exploring Danish Culture Denmark consists of a peninsula and 400+ islands in the North Sea. A bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe, this friendly northern country is a confluence of modern, cosmopolitan cities; simple, historic architecture influenced by Nordic tradition, and fairytale villages with town markets, country churches, and castles. The flat country, with moors, lakes, farmlands, and woodlands, and traffic-free pedestrian streets are ideal for riding bicycles or chatting with friends at a cafe. In Danish culture, people value their personal space and love to be cozy and comfortable—following the concept of hygge.

• Tourism in Denmark

  As one of Europe's oldest kingdoms and the home of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark is often marketed as a "fairytale country". The term is so ingrained, that it is still used in international news reports, especially when the news is of a nature contradicting the image, such as the Copenhagen riots or the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy.[citation needed] Denmark has a relatively large outbound tourism, with Spain as primary destination, accounting for 14% of all overnight stays abroad of four days or more in 2013. Turkey ranks as the primary destination outside of Europe at 7%. Tourist arrivals of 2024 in % | | ## Copenhagen and Zealand [edit] ### The capital [edit] [...] | Part of the Kingdom of Denmark | | History | Archaeology Viking Age Kalmar Union Reformation Danevirke Denmark–Norway Danish overseas colonies + Danish colonization of the Americas Golden Age Scandinavian Monetary Union Postal history Skånelandene Slesvig-Holsten + Duchy of Schleswig + Duchy of Holstein + Duchy of Lauenburg World War II + Rescue of the Danish Jews | | Geography | | | | Birds Cities Danish straits Extreme points Geography Forests Islands Lakes Mammals Mountains and hills Regions Rivers | | [...] In 2018, tourists from Denmark's neighboring countries, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, comprised the majority of foreign tourists. That year also saw 30 million international arrivals. The number of overnight visitors has been slightly increasing since 2014; in 2018, 16.6 million tourists stayed overnight. Denmark has long stretches of sandy beaches, attracting many tourists in the summer, with Germany accounting for most foreign visitors. Swedish and Norwegian tourists often come to visit the relatively lively city of Copenhagen, while many young Scandinavians come for Denmark's comparably cheap and readily accessible beer, wines and spirits.[citation needed]

• Denmark – EU country | European Union

  ## Political system Denmark is a constitutional monarchy. It has a representative parliamentary system with a prime minister, who is the head of government, and a monarch, who is the head of state but whose duties are strictly representative and ceremonial. The kingdom also comprises 2 autonomous constituent countries in the Atlantic, neither of which are EU members: the Faroe Islands and Greenland. ## Trade and economy Denmark ranks fourth in the European Union in terms of GDP per capita with €47 800, well above the EU average (€38 100). It accounts for 2.2% of the EU's total GDP. (Source: Eurostat - 2023 figures forGDP per capitaandGDP) (Source: Eurostat - 2024 figures forexports and imports) ## Denmark in the EU [...] English Select your language EU official languages bgбългарски esespañol csčeština dadansk deDeutsch eteesti elελληνικά enEnglish frfrançais gaGaeilge hrhrvatski ititaliano lvlatviešu ltlietuvių humagyar mtMalti nlNederlands plpolski ptportuguês roromnă skslovenčina slslovenščina fisuomi svsvenska Other languages ruрусский ukyкраїнська European Union # Denmark ## Overview Capital: Copenhagen Official EU language(s): Danish EU Member State: since 1 January 1973 Currency: Danish krone DKK. Denmark has negotiated an opt-out from the euro and thus is not obliged to introduce it. Schengen: member since 25 March 2001 Figures: Geographical size: 42 925 km2 Population: 5 992 734 (Source:Eurostat- 2025 figures for geographical size and population) [...] Denmark has 9 representatives on the European Economic and Social Committee. This advisory body – representing employers, workers and other interest groups – is consulted on proposed laws, to get a better idea of the possible changes to work and social situations in different countries. Denmark has 9 representatives on the European Committee of the Regions, the EU's assembly of regional and local representatives. This advisory body is consulted on proposed laws, to ensure these laws take account of the perspective from each region of the EU.

• Denmark country profile - BBC News

  BBC News # Denmark country profile Share page About sharing This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 8 January 2025 The Kingdom of Denmark has, despite its relatively small size, punched above its weight internationally. Vikings raiding from Denmark and the other Nordic nations changed the course of 9th and 10th Century European history; in the Middle Ages, the Union of Kalmar united all of Scandinavia under Danish leadership. In more recent times, Denmark has developed a highly-competitive service-based economy with high employment levels and a generous social security system. [...] 1973 - Denmark joins the European Economic Community. 1972 - King Frederik IX dies and is succeeded by his daughter Margrethe II. 1979 - Greenland is granted home rule. Denmark retains control over Greenland's foreign affairs and defence. 2000 - Danes reject the euro as a national currency. 2008 - Greenland referendum approves plans to seek more autonomy from Denmark and a greater share of oil revenues off the island's coast. 2014 - Denmark submits a claim to territory around the North Pole to a UN panel gathering evidence to determine control of the region. 2018 - Denmark bans the wearing of face veils in public. 2024 - Queen Margrethe abdicates and is succeeded by her son Frederik X. [...] The Social Democrats led coalition governments for most of the post-war period until the 1980s, consolidating the country's liberal reputation, although concerns at high taxation levels and tension over immigration have put the centre-right in office for several long periods since then. The Kingdom of Denmark includes the territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Read more country profiles, external - Profiles by BBC Monitoring, external ## KINGDOM OF DENMARK: FACTS Capital: Copenhagen Area: 42,926 sq km (Denmark) Population: 5.9 million (Denmark) Languages: Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic, German Life expectancy: 79 years (men) 83 (women) ## LEADERS King: Frederik X

• Award

  Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize

• Image

  

• Country

  Kingdom of Denmark

• Located In

  Kingdom of Denmark

• Instance Of

  Q6256

• Population

  5,822,863

• Coordinates

  Lat: 56.0, Lon: 10.0

• Inception Date

  1/1/800