Surface: Denmark has a total area of 430,094 sq km.
Population: Denmark has an approximate population of 5,457,415. The majority of the population is of Scandinavian descent.
System of government: Denmark has a constitutional monarchy.
Capital: Copenhagen, with a population of around 1,700,000, is the capital of Denmark.
Religion: Lutheranians constitute a majority of the population.
Official Language: Danish is the official language; English and German are the other widely spoken languages.
Government: Denmark has a constitutional monarchy.
Climate: Denmark has a temperate climate with mild, windy winters and cool summers.
Units of measure and electricity: Denmark follows the metric system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 230 V and 50 Hz.
Time Zone: Denmark’s standard time is GMT + 1.
Currency: Danish krone (1 € = 7.45 kr)
Travel documents required: Passports are required by all except nationals of EU countries with national IDs. Visas are not required by Australian, Canadian, USA and EU nationals.
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| Economy |
Though agriculture forms the base for economy in Denmark, manufacturing and services have gained importance. Denmark’s main exports are agricultural and industrial machinery, teak and oak furniture, meat, fish, and metals and metal manufactures; the chief imports are machinery, metals, motor vehicles and fuels.
The average daily budget for a tourist ranges between 500 kr and 1,200 kr. Dining and shopping in Denmark is very expensive. |
