Overview of Denmark

Profile

Denmark is surrounded by the Baltic Sea and North Sea, with mild maritime climate and flat terrain. Adopting parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, citizens enjoy high life satisfaction and comprehensive social security. Advancing pioneering policies in environmental and digital fields including wind power and IT utilization, with diversified economic structure including agriculture, shipping, and pharmaceuticals. Culturally acclaimed globally for Andersen fairy tales, design, and New Nordic cuisine.

Official name: Kingdom of Denmark
Common name: Denmark
Numeric code: 208
Alpha-3 code: DNK
Alpha-2 code: DK
Population: Approximately 5.9 million (2024)
Population density: Approximately 137 people/km2
Primary languages: Danish
Major religions: Evangelical Lutheran (Church of Denmark)
National anthem: Der er et yndigt land (There Is a Lovely Country)
Calling code: +45
Internet TLD: .dk

History

Unified in 10th century, expanded as Viking nation in Middle Ages. Modern development through North Sea oil development and establishment of welfare state model.

Rose during Viking era through maritime trade, leading the Kalmar Union in 1397. After losing territories in 19th-century Schleswig Wars, transformed into constitutional state through constitution. After World War II, joined NATO and European integration, becoming EC member in 1973. Developed North Sea oil fields following energy crisis, strengthening international competitiveness in wind and IT sectors from 1990s onward. Continuing to present day based on high social solidarity and democracy.

Geography & climate

Flat glacial terrain and coastlines continue, dotted with tidal flats, sand dunes, and chalk cliffs

Temperate oceanic climate

Area: Europe / 42933 km²
Capital: Copenhagen
Largest city: Copenhagen
Coastal status: Yes
Bordering countries: Germany

Natural resources

Petroleum, Natural gas, Wind energy, Limestone, Rock salt, Kaolin, Gravel, Clay, Fishing resources, Fertile farmland, Offshore wind suitable sites

Politics

Government: Constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy

Economy

Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)

GDP (nominal): Approximately 405 billion USD (2023)

GDP (PPP): Approximately 437 billion international dollars (2023)

Language & timezone

Primary languages: Danish

Time zone: Central European Time

Culture & customs

Ethnic groups

Danes, Germans, Turks, Poles, Middle Eastern immigrants, Faroese, Greenlanders

Life expectancy

81.7 years

Literacy rate

99%

National sports

Football, Handball, Cycling, Sailing, Badminton