Denmark is a country in Scandinavia, Europe. Its capital is Copenhagen, with a population of approximately 5.9M and a total area of 43,094 km². The official language is Danish and the currency is the Krone (DKK).
Denmark covers an area of 43,094 km² with a population density of 137/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $395B ($67,000 per capita) and gained independence in 10th century. It has a coastline of 7,314 km.
Denmark is consistently ranked as one of the world's happiest countries. It is the birthplace of LEGO — the toy that has sold more individual pieces than any other product in history. Danish design has influenced everything from furniture to mobile phones.
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The iconic row of colorful 17th-century townhouses and tall ships along the historic canal
The world's second-oldest amusement park, opened in 1843, which inspired Walt Disney
The UNESCO 'Hamlet's Castle' — a Renaissance fortress guarding the Øresund strait
Copenhagen's beloved bronze statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
The official language(s) of Denmark are Danish.
The population of Denmark is approximately 5.9M.
Denmark uses the Krone (DKK).
Denmark is located in Europe, in the Scandinavia region.
Denmark has a GDP of $395B, with a GDP per capita of $67,000.
The best time to visit Denmark is May–August. The climate is Temperate maritime, mild and windy.
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
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