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Brief Overview

(from CIA World Factbook)

Official Name: Kingdom of Denmark
Capital City: Copenhagen
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
European Union Member State
Languages: Danish
Currency: Krone
Population: 5.3 million
Real GDP per capita: $27,627
National Anthem: A Lovely Land is Ours.  Lyrics by Adam Adam Gottlob Oehlenschläger, music by H. E. Krøyer. Adopted in 1844.


    Copenhagen City Hall
    Copenhagen City HallCopenhagen City Hall, first opened in 1905.
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    Fun Facts

    • The flag is called Dannebrog, "The Danish Cloth".
    • Denmark has been a monarchy throughout its entire history.
    • Its per capita expenditures on education rank among the highest in the world.
    • More than 80% of all Danish paper comes from recycled sources!