Denmark
Language → Danish
Population (around) → 5,826,166
Currency → Danish Krone (DKK) kr
General weather Overview
Denmark has a temperate oceanic climate. A temperate climate
zone determines the weather in Denmark. In the northern hemisphere, days in the summer
months are not only warmer but also longer. Summers are generally cool and winters are never
extremely cold. During the summer months, the eastern part of Denmark is colder than the west
and summers are generally warmer on the eastern side.
cities
→ Copenhagen / Capital – Århus – Aalborg – Odense – Esbjerg – Vejle – Frederiksberg –
Randers – Kolding – Horsens – Hvidovre – Greve – Herning – Roskilde – Silkeborg – Næstved –
Ballerup – Viborg – Køge – Hillerød – Sorø
Fun facts
- Stroget, a street in Copenhagen, is particularly impressive as it holds the world record for the longest shopping street. It's a shopaholic's dream. Its medieval streets offer everything from luxury boutiques to quaint gift shops. It has enough outlets to choose from, even for the most discerning shopper
- One of the few strictly regulated things in Denmark is children's names. Parents must not name their children lightly or foolishly. Rare spellings of common names are also not accepted. The government has a list of over 7,000 pre-approved names for offspring
- Largely due to its extensive coastline, Denmark is home to more than 300 different bird species. All of the country's bays, fjords, and gulfs form a particularly perfect habitat for waterfowl. The most common birds are herons, storks, and swans
Some popular local foods
Smørrebrød, Kartofler, Stegt flæsk med persillesovs, Risalamande,
Frikadeller, Flæskesteg, Koldskål, Karbonader, Rødgrød med fløde, Æblekage, Forloren hare
Some native animals:
West European hedgehog, Eurasian water shrew, Common shrew,
Daubenton’s bat, Common noctule, European hare, Bank vole, Striped field mouse
Couple of reasons to visit
- Visit the incredible renaissance castles and observe their modern architectural buildings
- Swim in the summer and ice skate on frozen lakes in the winter! Denmark has picturesque canals, lakes with white swans, and sandy beaches
- Travel to North Jutland and experience a unique natural phenomenon. See the exact spot two different seas meet
- Visit the famous amusement park in the center of Copenhagen, adapted for all ages.
