Denmark - Wikipedia
Denmark [a] is a Nordic country in Northern Europe.It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, [N 7] 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. [11] Metropolitan Denmark, [N 8] also called "continental Denmark" or …
Denmark | History, Geography, Map, & Culture | Britannica
2 days ago · Denmark, country occupying the peninsula of Jutland (Jylland), which extends northward from the center of continental western Europe, and an archipelago of more than 400 islands to the east of the peninsula.
Denmark - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Denmark (Danish: Danmark), officially named the Kingdom of Denmark, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the furthest south of the Scandinavian countries, to the northwest of North America, to the south of Norway and south-west of Sweden (which it is connected to by a bridge).
Denmark Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Feb 24, 2021 · Denmark occupies the Jutland Peninsula and an archipelago of more than 443 islands, located to the east of the peninsula. Denmark shares its land border with Germany in the south. It is surrounded by bodies of water including the Baltic Sea, North Sea, Kattegat Bay, Kiel Bay and the Skaggerak Strait.
15 things to know before visiting Denmark - Lonely Planet
Oct 2, 2024 · Go beyond the ever-so-hip capital Copenhagen, and there’s a wealth of extraordinary sights – enigmatic Viking ruins, rambling medieval castles and show-stopping museums – while charming countryside, sweeping coastline and timeless villages are ready to …
Welcome to the official website of Denmark
Denmark is one of the world’s most digitalised countries. Most transactions are cashless, and almost all interaction with the Danish authorities takes place online.
Denmark - The World Factbook
3 days ago · 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 general political and economic …
Denmark country profile - BBC News
Jan 8, 2025 · Denmark is the dominant power. 1729 - Greenland becomes Danish province. 1814 - Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden. 1849 - Denmark becomes constitutional monarchy; two-chamber parliament...
History of Denmark | From vikings to social welfare state
Since the end of the last Ice Age - approximately 10,000 BC - people have migrated from the Eastern and Southern parts of Europe to the Northern area we now know to be Denmark. The flat terrain, rich soil, close proximity to water and at times harsh climate, has shaped Danish history and culture ever since.
Denmark Factsheet - The World Factbook
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 political and economic integration of …