Denmark

Denmark Quick Facts…

Official NameKingdom of Denmark
Common NameDenmark – /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/
NationalityDane(s) – noun, Danish – adjective
IndependenceUnified and Christianized under Harald I Gormsson in 965; Became parliamentary constitutional monarchy in 1849
Administrative Divisions5 regions in metropolitan Denmark
Total Population6.0 million (#115) with 88.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasCopenhagen (capital city)
Major LanguagesDanish
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access99% of total population
CurrencyDanish Kroner (DKK)
Real GDP (PPP)$353.8 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$59,900 (#17) – 2022 estimate
Total Area43,094 sq km / 16,639 sq mi (#133) with 1.5% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Northern Europe
Bordering CountriesGermany
Bordering Water BodiesBaltic Sea, North Sea

Dependent Areas:
Faroe Islands, Greenland

National Anthem: “Der er et yndigt land” (There is a Lovely Country); “Kong Christian” (King Christian)