Trivia in Denmark
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Red field with white Scandinavian cross called "Dannebrog"
Emblem: National coat of arms consisting of golden crown, three blue lions, and nine red hearts in quartered shield
Trivia & facts
- Said to be nation officially using world''s oldest flag
- Over 50% bicycle commute rate in metropolitan area
- About 40% of surnames end with -sen patronymic form
- LEGO blocks originated in Billund, Jutland Peninsula
- Copenhagen has Little Mermaid statue, sometimes called one of world''s three disappointing attractions
- English proficiency index consistently tops among non-English-speaking countries
- Wind power ratio exceeds 45% of electricity demand (2023)
- About 90% of citizens practice recycling sorting
- Consistently ranks high in happiness rankings
- Tax cards can be issued online same day