| 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
- French foreign minister expresses 'solidarity' on Greenland trip
by The Local Denmark on August 31, 2025France's foreign minister has arrived in Greenland to express his nation's "solidarity" with the Danish autonomous territory, the ministry said, after Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants the United States to take over the island.
- Inside Denmark: Education minister slammed for 'shameful' description of kids
by The Local Denmark on August 30, 2025Our weekly column Inside Denmark looks closer at some of the stories we’ve been talking about in the last seven days. This week, organisations and school experts have been lining up to reprimand Education Minister Mattias Tesfaye.
- What does Denmark’s 2026 budget proposal mean for foreign residents?
by The Local Denmark on August 29, 2025Denmark’s government presented its draft 2026 budget on Friday, including slashes to tax on consumer goods and a promise to hire more workers in the childcare sector.
- Denmark raises 2026 defence spending by 10 billion kroner
by The Local Denmark on August 29, 2025Denmark will set aside an additional 10 billion kroner in its 2026 budget for spending on defence and supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion, the NATO member's defence ministry said on Friday.
- US says it 'respects' Greenland after diplomat summoned by Denmark
by The Local Denmark on August 28, 2025The United States has responded after its charge d'affaires in Denmark was summoned for talks on Wednesday after reports of attempted interference in Greenland.
- TELL US: Do you really need Danish friends to feel at home in Denmark?
by The Local Denmark on August 28, 2025To really feel settled in Denmark do foreigners need to make good friends among Danish locals? And if so what are the best ways to meet people? Share your experiences with other readers.
- Denmark apologises for forced contraceptions in Greenland
by The Local Denmark on August 28, 2025Denmark's prime minister Mette Frederiksen has presented a long-awaited apology to the victims of Denmark's forced contraception campaign in Greenland, lifting a key point of tension with its autonomous territory.
- Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Thursday
by The Local Denmark on August 28, 2025Denmark issues official apology to Greenlanders over forced contraceptions, Lego posts strong result, and the closure of Greenland’s airport are among the leading news stories in Denmark this Thursday.
- 'Denmark only' social media launched in bid to reclaim space from tech giants
by The Local Denmark on August 27, 2025A new Danish-owned social media has been launched in the Nordic country, with developers saying they want to reclaim online discourse from US tech giants, bots and ads.
- Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland 'interference'
by The Local Denmark on August 27, 2025Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires for talks Wednesday after reports of attempted interference in Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory which US President Donald Trump wants to seize.
- Trump-linked individuals tied to 'interference' campaign in Greenland
by The Local Denmark on August 27, 2025Denmark’s national broadcaster DR reported on Wednesday that three individuals with links to US President Donald Trump have been involved in ‘interference’ activities in Greenland aimed at creating division with Denmark.
- Denmark unveils smiling figurine thought to be Viking 'portrait'
by The Local Denmark on August 27, 2025Denmark's National Museum has unveiled what it described as the first "portrait" of a Viking: a miniature 10th-century figurine depicting a man with an imperial moustache, braided beard and neatly-groomed hairstyle.
- Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Wednesday
by The Local Denmark on August 27, 2025Danish broadcaster reveals US ‘manipulation’ in Greenland, Viking figurine unveiled, expanded fertility treatment and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.
- Danish PM Frederiksen says country would recognise a 'democratic' Palestine
by The Local Denmark on August 26, 2025Denmark is not ruling out the possibility of recognising Palestinian statehood as long as it is democratic, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday.
- How much will you save on your Danish electricity bill in 2026?
by The Local Denmark on August 25, 2025Denmark’s government has said it will reduce electricity tax to almost nothing in 2026 and 2027, but how much will this affect the price paid by consumers?
- EXPLAINER: Why is Greenland a part of the Danish Kingdom?
by The Local Denmark on January 8, 2025Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen says only Greenland can decide the future of Greenland amid interest from the United States, but why was the territory ever ruled by Denmark in the first place? The US itself plays a key role in the explanation.
- Are there any rules for using ‘en’ and ‘et’ in Danish?
by The Local Denmark on December 10, 2024Many learners of Danish find the two articles ‘en’ and ‘et’ a regular source of frustration because it’s hard to know which is the right one to use. But there are some good prompts that can help you make the correct choice.
- Danish word of the day: Skidt
by The Local Denmark on June 3, 2024This Danish word is a good example of a word with several meanings which are more connected than you think.
- Easier than learning German? Four myths about the Danish language
by The Local Denmark on March 15, 2024So, you want to learn Danish? To help you make sure you know what you're getting into, we've looked into the most common myths about the language and why they're not true.
- Modal verbs: When to use ‘vil’ and ‘skal’ in Danish
by The Local Denmark on February 15, 2024A common mistake for English speakers just starting out in their Danish journey is translating the English word ‘will’ into Danish as ‘vil’. Why is this wrong, and what word should you use instead?
