Country Guide • Denmark
Denmark is located in North Europe bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland). It also includes two major islands Sjaelland and Fyn.
Official Name | Kingdom of Denmark |
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Area | 43,094km² (16,639 sq mles) |
Population | 5,384,200 |
Continent | Europe |
Population per mile² | 324 |
Capital City | Copenhagen |
Religions | Evangelical Lutheran 91%, Roman Catholics and Jews 1% combined |
Language | Danish |
Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
Member of EU | Yes |
Currency | Krone |
GDP | $155.5 billion |
GDP per Head | $29,000 |
Natural Resources | Fish, petroleum, natural gas, salt, limestone, stone, gravel and sand |
Land Use | Arable Land 56% |
Agriculture | Grains including barley and wheat, potatoes, sugar beets, pork, dairy products and fish |
Industry | Agricultural products, beer, grains, meat and dairy, fish and associated food products, oil and gas, home electronics and furniture |
Tourism | In Denmark you will find that the distances are short—and this makes it possible to combine all the atmosphere of buzzing city life with the relaxation of the beautiful Danish countryside. Clean beaches and green forests are rarely more than a half hour’s drive away. And your children can roam freely and safely, while you explore all the many cultural and artistic offerings in store |
Natural Hazards | Flooding can be a threat in some areas of the country (e.g., parts of Jutland, along the southern coast of the island of Lolland) that are protected from the sea by a system of dikes |
Health Risks | None |
Climate | Denmark has a temperate maritime climate and can be very changeable due to its marine influences. Generally, the winters are cold and cloudy, although summers are warm and sunny. Average annual rainfall is 24 inches and snow falls between January and March. Although rainfall occurs throughout the year it is heaviest between August and October and lowest during the spring and winter months. Average temperature ranges in Copenhagen are from -3 to 2°C in February to 14 to 22°C in July |
Time | GMT/UTC+1(+2 in summer) hours |
National Days | Constitution Day, 5 June |
Visas | Denmark is a member of the European Union and British nationals may stay as visitors for a period of 90 days. For longer stays, you should apply to the appropriate office for a residence permit. Please note that Greenland and the Faroes are not members of the European Union and although visas are not required for tourist purposes, you should obtain work and residence permits prior to entry. Americans, Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders, Malaysians, Singaporeans and most South Americans also do not need a visa for a 90 day stay |
British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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