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DenmarkDenmark, constitutional monarchy, north-western Europe, the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries. Officially the Kingdom of Denmark ,it is bordered on the north by the Skagerrak, an arm of the North Sea; on the east by the Kattegatt and the Øresund ,a strait linking the Kattegatt and the Baltic Sea; on the south by the Baltic Sea, the Fehmarn strait, and Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; and on the west by the North Sea. Denmark comprises most of the Jutland, or Jylland, peninsula (extending about 338 km/210 mi in a north and south direction), and more than 400 islands in the Baltic and North seas. About 130 km (80 mi) to the east of Sjaelland, in the Baltic, is the Danish island of Bornholm. Warm-hearted, fun-loving and free-spirited, Denmark is a traveler's delight. “Wonderful” Copenhagen is one of the world's great walking cities. A cozy European capital, it's filled with stunning architecture — classic and modern, historic sites, world-class museums, and some of the best shopping and dining in Europe.More Information on Denmark . Also Read: Facts about Denmark | Demographics Of Denmark Full country name: Kingdom of Denmark History of DenmarkThe Danes, a homogenous Gothic-Germanic people, have colonised Denmark since past history times. Danish is the principal language. English is a required school subject, and fluency is high. A small German-speaking minority lives in southern Jutland; a mostly Inuit population inhabits Greenland. Education is compulsory from ages seven to 16 and is free through the university level. Although religious freedom is guaranteed, the state-supported Evangelical Lutheran Church accounts for about 85% of those persons claiming religious affiliation. Several other Christian denominations, as well as other major religions, find adherents...More on Denmark History. Overview of Denmark EconomyGDP: US$155.3 billion Also Read: Deep Insight on Economy of Denmark Political System of Denmark- Government of Denmark Climate, Vegetation and FaunaWild vegetation remains in Denmark, because much of the land is under cultivation. In the forests, which cover 11 % of the nation, are conifers, beech, oak, and ash. Several varieties of ferns and mosses common to middle Europe also are found. Natural animal life is limited to deer and such small mammals as the fox, squirrel. Also Read: Geography Of Denmark Population:5.385 million. Annual growth rate: 0.4%. Ethnic groups: Scandinavian, German, Inuit, Faroese. Religion membership: Evangelical Lutheran 84.3%. Catholics, Jews, other...Denmarks Population. People: 86 % of the Danish population lives in urban areas. The population of Denmark proper is 5,353,816...People in Denmark Languages:Lutheranism, the accomplished religion of Denmark, is adhered to by most Danes...More. Culture: Denmark's valuable good heritage has made multifaceted contributions to modern culture the world over...More about Culture of Denmark Education: Primary education has been compulsory since 1814 and is, for the most part, free. All children must attend...More on Education Environment: Enduring centuries of deforestation and overgrazing, the Danish environment has been heavily exploited...Environment Of Denmark Facts for the TravelerVisas: Most Western nationals, including Americans, citizens of EU countries, Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders, Malaysians, Singaporeans and most South Americans do not need a visa. Other nationals will need a visa and should contact the Danish embassy about obtaining one.
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 Dialling Code: 45 Electricity: 230V ,50Hz Weights & Measures: Metric Also Read:Money and Cost Required | List of Public Holidays in Denmark When to Go to DenmarkConsidering its northern latitude, Denmark has a fairly mild climate all year round. Still, the winter months - cold and with short daylight hours - are certainly the least hospitable. Correspondingly, many tourist destinations come alive in late April, when the weather begins to warm up and the daylight hours start to increase, and by October they again become sleepers. May and June can be delightful months to visit: the earth is a rich green accented with fields of flowers, the weather is comfortable and you'll beat the rush of tourists. While autumn can be pleasant, it's not nearly as scenic because the rural landscape has largely turned to brown. High tourist season is July and August. There are open-air concerts, lots of street activity and basking on the beach. Other bonuses for travellers during midsummer are longer hours at museums and other sightseeing attractions. The last half of August can be a particularly attractive time to travel, as it still has summer weather but far fewer crowds. Also Read: Getting Around Denmark | Denmark: Getting There and Away What to See in DenmarkMajor Tourist Attractions in Denmark Other Tourist Attractions in Denmark
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