Denmark 🇩🇰
Denmark 🇩🇰: capital Copenhagen, population 5.9 million, located in Europe. Currency: Danish Krone (kr). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Copenhagen
- Population: 5.9 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Danish
- Currency: Danish Krone (kr)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Kingdom of Denmark
- Area: 43,094 km² (16,639 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Danish
- Internet domain: .dk
Fun Facts About Denmark
- Home to the oldest amusement park in the world, Tivoli Gardens.
- LEGO was invented here — the name means 'play well' in Danish.
- Consistently ranked one of the happiest countries in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denmark known for?
Denmark is known for several things — Home to the oldest amusement park in the world, Tivoli Gardens; LEGO was invented here — the name means 'play well' in Danish; Consistently ranked one of the happiest countries in the world.
How big is Denmark?
Denmark covers about 43,094 square kilometers (16,639 square miles), in the Northern Europe region.
Is Denmark landlocked?
No. Denmark has a coastline and shares land borders with 1 neighboring country.
What are people from Denmark called?
People from Denmark are called Danish.
What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
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