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Denmark Facts & Information
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| Location
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Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea
and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland);
also includes two major islands (Sjaelland and Fyn) |
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| Climate
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Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy
winters and cool summers |
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| Terrain
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Low and flat to gently rolling plains |
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| Population
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5,384,384 |
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| Nationality
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Danish |
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| Ethnic groups
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Scandinavian, Inuit, Faroese, German, Turkish,
Iranian, Somali |
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| Religions
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Evangelical Lutheran 95%, other Protestant and Roman Catholic
3%, Muslim 2% |
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| Languages
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Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic, German |
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| Government Type
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Constitutional monarchy |
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| Capital
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Copenhagen |
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| Currency
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Danish krone |
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| Description of Flag
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The flag of Denmark is red with a white cross
extending to the edges of the flag. The cross is shifted slightly
to the left of the flag. |
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More Information
 www.travel.state.gov
www.cia.gov
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Danish Culture
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Copenhagen has one of the most homogeneous cultures
in the world. The city is inhabited almost entirely by ethnic
Danes. Danes are well-educated, charming, and friendly folk.
They are extremely proud of their heritage and strive to preserve
their unique culture. Denmark elected to keep their national
Kroner in circulation rather then adopt the Euro despite pressure
from the rest of the European Union. |
Danish have a distinct style. By western standards, the Danish
are one of the most attractive races. Ethnic Danes are typically
tall with blonde hair and blue eyes. Danes are liberal minded and
have a fashion sense all their own. Copenhagen is celebrated as
one of the world’s great design capitals. Perhaps due to Denmark’s
wintry climate, Danes fully appreciate coziness and have perfected
the art of creating it.
Danes have a great appreciation for music and literature. The Royal
Orchestra is one of the oldest in the world and who hasn’t
heard of Copenhagen’s famous literary son H.C. Anderson.
Settle in and enjoy Copenhagen’s warm Danish culture.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Copenhagen Shopping
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Copenhagen’s famous shopping
area is located on and around the pedestrian only street Strøget
that runs through the city. Walking along Strøget you’ll
find everything from the latest Danish fashions to tacky souvenirs.
Strøget is crowded day and night. Consequently there
is no better place to take in Danish culture. There are, however,
a number of other popular shopping areas. The area around the
Latin Quarter is perfect for antiquing. Then there is Copenhagen’s
largest department store, Magasin du |
Nord. Here you’ll find goodies ranging from clothing to
dinnerware. Before concluding your shopping spree, be sure to check
out one of Copenhagen’s popular flea markets. One of the more
popular is the Israels Plads located in Norreport.
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| Copenhagen Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Copenhagen. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Address |
Phone |
Cuisine |
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| Restaurant Kommandanten
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7 Ny Adelgade |
3312-0990 |
French |
| Pierre Andr |
21 Ny ?stergade |
3316-1719 |
French |
| Restaurant Flow
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Gyldenl?vesgade 10 |
45 33144343 |
Vegetarian |
| Restaurationen
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19 M?ntergade |
3314-9495 |
Danish |
| Al?mercante |
Bredgade 29 |
33132911 |
Italian |
| govindas
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norre farimagsgade 82 |
33 33 74 44 |
Vegetarian |
| Le Sommelier |
63-65 Bredgade |
3311-4515 |
French |
| Banker
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Ahlefeldtsgade 29 |
3393-6988 |
Danish |
| Restaurant Kanalen |
2 Wilders Plads |
3295-1330 |
French |
| Spisleloppen
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Badmandsstraede 43 Christiania |
3257 9558 |
Danish |
| Krogs Fiskerestaurant
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38 Gammel Strand |
3315-8915 |
Seafood |
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Copenhagen Travel Guides
Frommer's Copenhagen
Lonely Planet Copenhagen
Let's Go Copenhagen
Fodors Copenhagen
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