Everything you need to know about Denmark: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Denmark: Scandinavian Country with Robust Economy
Jutland and its 400 surrounding islands form one of Europe's smallest countries i.e. Denmark. Under Danish leadership the Union of Kalmar united all of Scandinavia States that changed the course and fate of all Nordic nations. D emark was one of the founding members of the United Nations and NATO and in 1973 joined the EU. Some of the big cities of Damark include Copenhagen, Aalborg and Aarhus.
Denmark Profile: Overview of Facts and Figures:
Geographical Information on Denmark :
The mainland is bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark is southwest of Sweden and south of Norway. Demark borders both the Baltic and the North Sea. The country consists of a large peninsula, Jutland (Jylland) and hundreds of minor islands referred as the Danish Archipelago.
Climate across the Denmark changes slightly between summer and winter. Here weather condition changes from warm to cool rather than hot to freezing. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with the heaviest amounts falling from September - November.
Economy of Demark:
Denmark is known for its healthy economy, employment ratio and social security system that is the envy of many industrialised countries. Damark is known for its modern economy and extensive welfare system and its model of development has become a case study for many countries. Denmark is regarded as ?the happiest place in the world' based on standards of health, welfare, education and income equality, which is one of the world's highest.
Culture and Cuisine Of Denmark:
The Art and Culture of Denmark are rich in diversities and varieties. Denmark is a place that is famous for beautifully designed ceramics, silverware, porcelain, and home furnishings. Copenhagen has a permanent exhibition of arts and crafts where artisans from all over world come to display and sell their work . Denmark was the first country in the world that made pornography legal in the year of 1969. Danish filmmakers have also garnered considerable acclaim in their trade. Some famous Danish filmmakers are Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg.
The preparation of Demark cuisine is influenced from the Holland, Sweden and some part of Germany. Freshness of the cooking ingredients is the most significant part of Danish cuisine. Meat, fish or any other kinds of seafood is staple part of Danish cuisine. Potato is the indispensable vegetable of Danish diet and is present in all the meals.
Tourist Attractions of Denmark:
Denmark is the smallest Scandinavian country that has fine blend of rural and urban with ancient castles and modern architecture. The main attraction for the tourist in Denmark is the state capital Copenhagen . It is one of the Europe's oldest capitals and its historic architecture, museums and romantic atmosphere makes it one of the biggest tourist attractions. Denmark has four sites in the World Heritage Site list of the UNESCO.
Denmark is a country where cycling is a popular pastime with thousands of kilometers of established cycling routes. Swimming, windsurfing, yachting and fishing are other outdoor opportunities to enjoy.
Major Sight-seeing Places in Denmark include:
• Aalborg
• Billund
• Aarhus
• Copenhagen
• Odense
• Viborg
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Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), April 26 (Xinhua-ANI): Asia's first Legoland is set to open for business on Sept. 15 in Malaysia's southern state of Johor, bringing a new tourist attraction to the country.
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Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Finnish academic has been charged by Denmark with aiding alleged Russian spies in Copenhagen.
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London, Apr 2 (ANI): Costa Concordia, the luxury cruise ship that ran aground off the Italian coast in January 2012, will be refloated in what is to be the biggest operation of its kind.
London, Apr 1 (ANI): Researchers have cast doubt over the commonly held belief that vaginal injuries proves forced intercourse.
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London, March 15 (ANI): Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is being blamed for global warming issues - but it may also be making us all fatter, a Danish researcher has suggested.
Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Scientists have mapped the distribution of dark matter in a galaxy cluster named Abell 383, which is located nearly about 2.3 billion light years from Earth.
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New York, Feb 29 (ANI): Nicotine spray may be the latest replacement therapy for those who want to quit smoking cigarettes, according to a new study.
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London, Feb 22(ANI): Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner has been banned for 56 days from driving and fined 660 pounds after he confessed speeding at 104 mph in his Porsche.
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London, Feb 22(ANI): Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner has been banned for 56 days from driving and fined 660 pounds after he confessed speeding at 104 mph in his Porsche.
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Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): Researchers have developed a programmable, wirelessly controlled microchip to administer daily doses of an osteoporosis drug normally given by injection.
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Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): Drinking just two glasses of alcohol a week can raise miscarriage risk in early pregnancy by 66 percent, a new study has revealed.
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London, Jan 29 (ANI): Popular music streaming service Spotify now has 3 million paying users worldwide, the company has revealed.
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London, Jan 16 (ANI): Money - and lots of it - is the most important factor in making us feel content, researchers say.
