Area Total | 43,094 sq km |
Climate | temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers |
Natural Resources | petroleum, natural gas, fish, arable land, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand |
Imports | Germany 21.3%, Sweden 11.9%, Netherlands 7.8%, China 7.1%, Norway 6.3%, Poland 4% (2017) – machinery and equipment, raw materials and semimanufactures for industry, chemicals, grain and foodstuffs, consumer goods |
Exports | Germany 15.5%, Sweden 11.6%, UK 8.2%, US 7.5%, Norway 6%, China 4.4%, Netherlands 4.4% (2017) – wind turbines, pharmaceuticals, machinery and instruments, meat and meat products, dairy products, fish, furniture and design |
Government | parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Capital | Copenhagen |
Population | 5,809,502 (July 2018 est.) |
Ethnicity | Danish (includes Greenlandic (who are predominantly Inuit) and Faroese) |
Language | Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority) |
News about Denmark
- Denmark fines two for desecrating Koranby The Local Denmark on May 17, 2025
A Danish court on Friday fined two men 10,000 kroner ($1,500) each for desecrating the Koran, including the leader of an anti-Islamic party.
- Danish medicine giant Novo Nordisk's CEO to step down after 'market challenges'by The Local Denmark on May 16, 2025
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, known for its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, said Friday its chief executive was stepping down in the wake of "market challenges".
- Five of the most beautiful towns in Denmark to visit this summerby The Local Denmark on May 16, 2025
Copenhagen is an unmissable part of any trip to Denmark, but there’s no reason to limit yourself to the capital when there are beautiful, historic and atmospheric smaller-sized towns scattered all over the country.
- Danish opposition protests closed-door hearing on US defence dealby The Local Denmark on May 16, 2025
A contentious agreement to permit US troops on Danish soil is causing fresh disputes in Denmark's parliament, as left-wing parties denounce the government’s move to hold a closed parliamentary hearing on the deal.
- TELL US: Have you left Denmark and why did you leave?by The Local Denmark on May 15, 2025
We want to hear from former foreign residents in Denmark who made the decision to leave the country or were forced to leave.
- Danish airport set to be bought by clothing giant Bestsellerby The Local Denmark on May 15, 2025
Investment company Heartland, which owns Danish clothing giant Bestseller, has entered into a conditional agreement to buy Midtjyllands Airport.
- Denmark’s MobilePay app set to enable money transfers across Europeby The Local Denmark on May 15, 2025
Vipps MobilePay, the owner of the popular MobilePay money transfer app in Denmark, has announced a linkup with platforms in Spain, Italy, Portugal and Poland.
- What Eurovision's voting patterns can teach you about European politicsby The Local Denmark on May 15, 2025
Groans and giggles typically greet votes at the annual Eurovision Song Contest, loved and mocked for its kitsch music and seemingly partisan outcomes. But what are the voting patterns, and what external factors help explain them?
- Why doesn't Denmark have a national day like Norway's May 17th?by The Local Denmark on May 15, 2025
Norway's Constitution Day on May 17th is a massive street party celebrated all over the country, whereas Denmark's version, June 5th, is a subdued affair. Rasmus Glenthøj, a historian specialising in Nordic nationalism, explains why.
- Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Thursdayby The Local Denmark on May 15, 2025
Police stories as suspected attacker shot, suspected drug smugglers apprehended and tolerance zone expanded are among the news in Denmark this Thursday.
- IN DATA: Which Danish towns and cities are growing the fastest?by The Local Denmark on May 14, 2025
Several Danish towns of similar size are experiencing population booms, according to new national data released on Wednesday.
- Danish public broadcaster defends need for login to watch showsby The Local Denmark on May 14, 2025
Denmark’s public service broadcaster DR has defended its decision to introduce a login requirement to view the vast majority of content on its website and app.
- EXPLAINED: Which nationals are least likely to receive a visa to Denmark?by The Local Denmark on May 14, 2025
One of the frustrations for many foreigners living and working in Denmark is the difficulty getting visas for relatives to come and visit. Here are the countries whose nationals face the biggest issues.
- Denmark to consider lift on 40-year nuclear power banby The Local Denmark on May 14, 2025
Denmark’s government is to launch an investigation into the factors involved in a potential end to the country’s 40-year-old ban on nuclear power.
- Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Wednesdayby The Local Denmark on May 14, 2025
Economy could make it through trade war unharmed, Denmark second on UNICEF ranking for children, activists enter Maersk building and more news this Wednesday.
- Europe's biggest 'green' methanol plant opens in Denmarkby The Local Denmark on May 13, 2025
Europe's largest "green" methanol plant opened in Denmark on Tuesday, boosting the continent's emissions reduction efforts, with customers ranging from toymaker Lego to pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk.
- When is a study programme 'unaccredited' in Denmark?by The Local Denmark on May 13, 2025
Denmark recently announced rules removing the right to work from study permits issued for ‘unaccredited’ study programmes. What does this mean?
- Hej hej, på gensyn, vi ses: How many ways can you say ‘goodbye’ in Danish?by The Local Denmark on August 27, 2024
There’s no lack of different ways to say hello to somebody in Danish, but what should you do when the time comes to take your leave?
- EXPLAINED: Can you work on a Danish study permit?by The Local Denmark on January 29, 2024
Denmark’s study permit allows most students to work alongside their studies. However, there are several important rules that can affect your situation.
- Confirmation: Why does Denmark have annual spring tradition and what does it mean?by The Local Denmark on April 25, 2016
Great Prayer Day is no more, but it's still confirmation season in Denmark which means you'll see a lot of teenagers dressed in suits and white dresses. Here's a guide to what it's all about.