last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introduction to Denmark
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Denmark
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Quick Overview
Denmark is the smallest of the Scandinavian countries. It consists of the Jutland peninsula and the two large islands of Funen and Zealand, along with numerous other surrounding islands and islets (not to mention the "dependencies" of Greenland and the Faroe Islands).
Key Facts
- Type of place: country.
- Latitude/longitude: 55°43' N, 12°34' E.
- Local time:
- Capital: Copenhagen.
- Nature of the state: constitutional monarchy.
- Official language: Danish.
- Currency: Danish krone.
- Population: 5,809,502 inhabitants (2018).
- Area: 42,925 km².
- Density: 135 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Molleho (170 m).
- Lowest point: sea level.
- Coastline:
- Driving: on the right.
Tourism
Often considered a mere "transit zone" between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe, Denmark nonetheless boasts some beautiful coastal landscapes and a rich history with well-preserved landmarks. That said, of the 11.743 million visitors in 2018, the vast majority came from neighboring countries (Germany, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands).
Travel Essentials
- Destination: for beginner travelers.
- By air: France-Copenhagen.
- Entry requirements: ID card or passport.
- Currency to bring: euros.
- Exchange rate:
- Daily "backpacker" budget:
- Best for accommodation:
- Best for getting around:
- Risks: virtually none in terms of health and very low in terms of security.
- Best time for climate/crowds/prices:
- Interests (out of ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays
Useful Addresses
Socio-Economic Statistics
- "Quality of life": 11/188 (rank in 2018)
- GDP per capita: $50,100 (2016)
- Average monthly income: ()
- Inflation: +1.1% (2017)
- "Official" unemployment: 5.7% (2017)
- Population below the poverty line: 13.4% (2012)
- Life expectancy: 81 years (2018)
- Migration rate per 1,000 inhabitants: +2.1 (2017)
- Population growth: +0.59% (2018)
- Literacy rate: 100% (2019)
- Urban population: 87.9% (2018)
- Press freedom: 9/180 (rank in 2018)
- Political regime: democracy (5/167 in 2018)
Sources: World Bank, Human Development Indicators, RSF, The Economist, The World Factbook