Denmark Quick Facts…
Official Name | Kingdom of Denmark |
Common Name | Denmark – /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ |
Nationality | Dane(s) – noun, Danish – adjective |
Independence | Unified and Christianized under Harald I Gormsson in 965; Became parliamentary constitutional monarchy in 1849 |
Administrative Divisions | 5 regions in metropolitan Denmark |
Total Population | 6.0 million (#115) with 88.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Copenhagen (capital city) |
Major Languages | Danish |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 99% of total population |
Currency | Danish Kroner (DKK) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $353.8 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $59,900 (#17) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 43,094 sq km / 16,639 sq mi (#133) with 1.5% water area |
Geographic Region | Europe – Northern Europe |
Bordering Countries | Germany |
Bordering Water Bodies | Baltic Sea, North Sea |
Dependent Areas:
Faroe Islands, Greenland
National Anthem: “Der er et yndigt land” (There is a Lovely Country); “Kong Christian” (King Christian)