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Capital	Copenhagen
Languages	Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority)
Ethnic Groups	Scandinavian, Inuit, Faroese, Turkish, Polish, Syrian, German, Iraqi (2017 est.)
Religion	Evangelical Lutheran (official) 76%, Muslim 4%, other (denominations of less than 1% each, includes Roman Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Serbian Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Baptist, and Buddhist) 20% (2017 est.)
Government	Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Independance	Ca. 965 (unified and Christianized under HARALD I Gormson); 5 June 1849 (became a parliamentary constitutional monarchy)
Area	43,094.00 km²
Water Area	660.00 km²
Land Area	42,434.00 km²
Population	5,593,785.00 With excellent access to the North Sea, Skagerrak, Kattegat, and the Baltic Sea, population centers tend to be along coastal areas, particularly in Copenhagen and the eastern side of the country's mainland
Location	Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm)
No. Bordering Countries	1
Bordering Countries	Germany 140 km
GDP(PPP)	$265,000,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$46,600.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Germany, Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are machinery and instruments, meat and meat products, and dairy products.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include machinery and equipment, raw materials and semimanufactures for industry, and chemicals.
Climate	Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
Terrain	Low and flat to gently rolling plains

Where is Denmark?

Located in Northern Europe, Denmark has a 140.00 km border with Germany. It has a 7,314.00 km coastline. Iceland, the United Kingdom, and Ireland all dispute Denmark's claim that the Faroe Island's continental shelf extends beyond 200 m.

The capital city of Denmark is Copenhagen. With a history going back more than 800 years, the city is one of the oldest in the world. It is situated on the largest island of Denmark, Zealand. Copenhagen is the most populous city in the region with a diverse group of people. Rich in cultural and architectural history, the city is popular among travellers.

Geography

Denmark has a mean elevation of 34 m above sea level.

It has a temperate climate with mild, windy winters and cool summers. Its terrain is low and flat, with some gently rolling plains.

Population

Denmark has a population of 5,593,785 making it the 115th largest in the world. The population centers of the country tend to be near coastal areas.

Danish is the official language. The largest ethnic group is Scandinavian. The majority of the population is Evangelical Lutheran.

The official language of Denmark is Danish. Out of the 5.7 million people in the city, over 98% speak the language. It is mainly used for official purposes and the language of instruction in schools. Danish has 29 alphabetical letters and contains differing dialects. Some overseas territories of Denmark have their official languages. Such regions include Greenland and Faroe where Greenlandic and Faroese languages are spoken. English is used as a second language by a majority of Danes, and about 86% of the population are fluent in the language. It is mandatory among the Danish people and is often taught in primary schools. Other minority languages in Denmark include German, Swedish, and Danish sign language. Danish stands out from the other two Scandinavian languages mainly because written words appear different from verbalized words.

Government

Denmark is an independent country. It becme a parliamentary constitutional monarchy in 1849. Its constitution was last ratified in 1849.

Denmark is a constitutional Monarchy that was established in 1849 to be governed by a monarch and a representative parliament. The monarch, who has been Queen Margrethe II since 1973, appoints a prime minister who heads the cabinet. Copenhagen is the government and parliamentary seat of Denmark. The Kingdom has four–year representative elections, which are based on a proportional representation model.

Economy

Factoring in Purchasing Power Parity, Denmark's GDP is $265,000,000,000.00 (USD) with $46,600.00 (USD) per capita. This makes it the 60th largest economy and its citizens the 32nd richest in the world. The currency of Denmark is the Krone (DKK).

Its major export partners are Germany, Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Its main exports are machinery and instruments, meat and meat products, and dairy products. Its major import partners are Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Its major imports include machinery and equipment, raw materials and semimanufactures for industry, and chemicals.

Flag

The current flag of Denmark is known as the Dannebrog or the red flag. It was adopted 1219 when the Danish King Valdemar II won the battle of Estonia. Regions and kings have used the Danish flag as banners or flags. For example, the oldest version dates back to 1370 when it was used in the Gerle Armorial. Today, the Dannebrog is the oldest flag in Europe, with the red representing strength and bravery, and the white cross representing peace and honesty.