95 Facts About Denmark

Denmark, officially the Kingdom of Denmark, is a Nordic country and the southernmost of the Scandinavian nations. 

It has an area of 43,094 square km. 

Copenhagen is its capital city; Danish is its official language. 

Its official currency is Danish krone (DKK). 

It has only one bordering country and that is Germany. 

Denmark's kingdom also includes Faroe Island and Greenland.

The Kalmar Union ruled Denmark, Norway, and Sweden between 1397 and 1523.

Denmark's constitution was signed on June 5, 1849.

Denmark was an absolute monarchy from 1660 to 1849. Denmark is also a member of the Schengen zone.

The Danish flag is the world's oldest state flag still in use by an independent nation.

In 1944, Iceland seceded from Denmark and became an independent republic.

Denmark has Europe's third oldest monarchy, dating back 1000 years.

During World War II, Denmark remained neutral.

Denmark became the first European country to abolish slavery in 1792.

Women were first admitted to parliament in 1918. That year, 12 women were elected to the parliament. There are four in the lower house and eight in the upper house.

Denmark is the southernmost Scandinavian country (these include Denmark, Norway, and Sweden).

Denmark's largest islands are Zealand, North Jutlandic Island, and Funen.

Denmark's only peninsula is Jutland; the rest are islands.

Denmark has a total of 406 islands. And a 7314-kilometer coastline.

The ocean is only 52 kilometres away from any point in the country.

Denmark is nearly flat. "Mollehoj," at 171 metres, is Denmark's highest point.

Denmark's national sport is football.

Jorn Utzon, a Dane, designed the Sydney Opera House.

Denmark has an abundance of bicycles. Surprisingly, there are more bicycles in Copenhagen than people.

Denmark also has the largest 4th of July celebration outside of the United States.

Surprisingly, the United States attempted to buy Greenland from Denmark in 1946 for $100 million. Denmark, on the other hand, denied it.

In Denmark, 75% of people aged 15 to 64 have a paid job, which is clearly higher than the OECD employment average of 67%.

Denmark has the world's highest cancer rate, with 328.8 cases per 100,000 people. Denmark is closely followed by France and Australia.

Denmark is one of the world's leading pork exporters, with 28 million pigs slaughtered each year. They have nearly 5,000 farms. For more than a century, the region's pork meat industry has thrived. Almost 90% of output is exported.

Denmark accounts for 46 percent of the total number of foreign tourist bednights in the Nordic region.

Arla Foods, headquartered in Denmark, is the largest dairy company in the United Kingdom and the world's seventh largest. Nestle is at the top of the list.

Carlsberg Lager, one of the world's favourite beers, was founded in Denmark by J. C. Jacobsen. In 1868, the beer was first exported to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Lego, based in Denmark, is the world's largest toy manufacturer.

Denmark's population of 5.7 million people is roughly the same as Singapore's.

Denmark is the most expensive country in the European Union to live in.

Denmark also has one of the world's best restaurants, Noma in Copenhagen. In 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014, Restaurant Magazine named it the best restaurant in the world.

Gay marriages became legal in Denmark in 2012.

Denmark is the first country in Europe to allow legal gender changes without sterilisation.

In Denmark, one, two, and five kroner coins have holes in the middle. These coins have a silver finish. The first paper money was issued in 1875.

Denmark has 11 Nobel Peace Prize winners. In 1932, Neils Bohr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.

Denmark was dubbed Hitler's "Pet Canary" by Winston Churchill.

In addition, the country has the world's leading turbine industry.

Denmark has a tax system that is progressive. This means that the more money a person earns, the more taxes they must pay. In 2018, the income tax rate in Denmark is 27% for someone earning 52,900 Kr. Over this threshold, the tax rate rises to 42%.

The Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church is attended by approximately 80% of the Danish population. There is a 'church tax,' but it is voluntary. The proceeds from this type of tax are used to maintain and operate the churches in the municipality.

Green taxes are levied for the use of societal resources such as oil, electricity, and water. High taxes are levied on these resources to discourage their use and limit the environmental impact.

Because of the country's high male mortality rate, women outnumber men in Denmark.

As of January 2017, the average age in Denmark was 41.3 years. At the same time, there were 1,143 people who were over the age of 100.

Cancer accounts for one-quarter of all deaths in Denmark. Breast and prostate cancer were among the most common in both men and women.

In Denmark, the average age for men and women to marry is 34.8 and 32.2 years, respectively.

In Denmark, the most popular first names for men are Peter and Jens, while Anne and Kirsten are the most popular for women.

Denmark has the highest level of social mobility and income equality in the world.

Along with Sweden, Finland, and New Zealand, the country has the lowest perceived level of corruption in the world.

Pregnant women in Denmark receive a four-week paid leave before giving birth and a fourteen-week paid leave after giving birth. In Denmark, parents are entitled to 52 weeks of paid parental leave.

Danish babies must be given a first name from the approved list. Furthermore, a boy cannot be given a girl's name or vice versa.

The church closest to the place where the baby is born provides an official birth certificate to the newly born baby. Even if the child is not a Christian, this certificate is provided.

Danes are firm believers in unstructured play. They let their children do whatever they want and only intervene when they believe their children's lives are in danger or they may be injured.

According to Aarhus Business School Professor of Economics Christian Bjrnskov, people in Denmark do not spend their money on big houses or expensive cars. They do, however, spend their money on socialising with friends.

Danes work between 34 and 37 hours per week, the shortest work week for employees.

In Denmark, the service sector employs the greatest number of people.

The term 'OverSkud' refers to excess energy. Another Danish word, 'Smask,' refers to the irritating noise that people make when they eat something.

Danes live the shortest lives in Western Europe.

In Europe, Denmark has the most living space per capita. Furthermore, 28% of Danes light candles every day.

People in Denmark's countryside leave their cars and bikes unlocked.

In Denmark, parents allow their children as young as 6 or 7 years old to ride their bicycles to school.

Readers Digest conducted an experiment in 1996, leaving 40 wallets on streets in various countries. Only in Denmark and Norway were all forty wallets returned.

The Danes are widely regarded as the most social people on the planet. This is a significant contributor to their happiness.

According to data compiled by the Gallup World Poll, Denmark ranks second among the world's happiest countries. Norway tops the list, with Switzerland in third place.

Denmark also topped the United Nations' first-ever happiness report in 2012. Denmark was ranked second in 2017, trailing only Norway.

Danes are Europe's fourth most coffee drinkers (8.7 kg per capita). Finland tops the list, with Norway coming in second and Iceland coming in third.

According to OECD data from 2013, Danes consume 10.5 litres of pure alcohol per person per year (age 15 years or older.)

Danes are more willing than any other nation to participate in political processes. Their voter turnout is 86%, one of the highest in the OECD. Denmark has one of the highest voter turnout rates in Europe.

In Denmark, babies and children are safe in strollers outside restaurants and cafes. Parents frequently leave their children outside because this is what most parents do in the country. Kidnappings are extremely rare in Denmark, so the couple should not be concerned.

The country has an identification card system. Since 1968, each Dane has been assigned a unique number. It has ten digits and the format DDMMYY-SSSS. This one-of-a-kind number is required to open a bank account, obtain health care, and even rent a home.

In 2007, smoking was made illegal in Danish schools.

Denmark's annual confectionery consumption is 8.2 kilos per person, placing the Danes second only to the Finns as the world's sweetest eaters.

The majority of Danish people have blue eyes. Blue-eyed people are related, scientists have discovered through research. There are currently over 300 million people on the planet who have blue eyes. In Estonia, 99% of people have blue eyes, while in Germany, nearly 75% have blue eyes.

Strangers are rarely approached by Danish people. However, as they get to know the stranger, they may begin to interact.

The Louisiana Art Museum is Denmark's most visited museum.

In 2016, foreigners were involved in more than three-quarters of the criminal cases in Copenhagen.

Tivoli is a 150-year-old amusement park in Copenhagen's downtown. It is one of the best amusement parks in the world. Tivoli Gardens is Denmark's most popular attraction and Europe's third most popular amusement park.

The majority of Danes do not want to be promoted and are content with their current positions and responsibilities. This is primarily due to the tax burden, which does not justify working extra hours or taking on additional responsibilities.

Despite the fact that Christianity is the official religion of Denmark, religion is a private matter in the country. It is frowned upon to openly discuss Jesus Christ.

'Dutch' and 'Danes' are two words that are frequently used interchangeably. The Dutch refer to people from the Netherlands, whereas the Danes refer to people from Denmark.

Germany recently occupied Denmark in 1940.

Bluetooth was named after Denmark's second King, Harald Bluetooth.

Denmark also has one of the world's oldest still active film production companies, Nordisk Film. It was founded on November 6, 1906, and is the world's third oldest film studio.

Denmark is also known as the land of Bacons, Lego, and pastries.

The Danish take cleanliness very seriously. They prefer to walk slowly and absorb their surroundings while commuting.

In Denmark, servants are in short supply. The vast majority of people prefer to do their own work without assistance. The entire family works together to complete household chores, and this is also typical in offices, where employees clear their own tables after lunch.

Giving compliments is not customary in Denmark. Danes do not compliment each other on their appearance or fashion sense.

Vacations are considered sacred by the Danish. They receive more than 5 paid weeks off from work. Some of these weeks are usually used during the summer, while others are used depending on the employee's needs.

Danes work long hours but are extremely focused when they arrive at work.

Birthdays in Denmark are the most important in the world. The weather on your birthday reflects your recent behaviour.

Punctuality is very important in Danish culture. If you have a meeting at 11:00 a.m., you should arrive at 11:00 a.m., not 11:02 a.m.

Hygee (pronounced hue-guh, not hoo-gah) is a Danish term for recognising a cosy or special moment or feeling.