| 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
- Travel chaos: Almost all trains in eastern Denmark cancelledby The Local Denmark on April 14, 2026
A fallen overhead line near Copenhagen central station caused chaos on Tuesday with almost all trains east of Odense cancelled.
- Major Copenhagen street to be pedestrianised until Decemberby The Local Denmark on April 14, 2026
The stretch of Vesterbrogade outside the main entrance to the Tivoli amusement park will be pedestrianised until December 1st in a new trial by Copenhagen municipality.
- Europe could face jet fuel supply issues 'in near future'by The Local Denmark on April 14, 2026
The European Commission said on Tuesday it fears Europe could face jet fuel supply issues "in the near future" with no end in sight to the Iran war that's hit global energy markets.
- Denmark's Novo Nordisk signs deal with OpenAI to develop new drugsby The Local Denmark on April 14, 2026
Danish pharmaceuticals group Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs, announced a "strategic partnership" with OpenAI on Tuesday to accelerate the development of new medications.
- Danish People's Party proposes slashing petrol and diesel pricesby The Local Denmark on April 14, 2026
The Danish People's Party wants to make it cheaper for people in Denmark to buy petrol and diesel by using money allocated to climate projects.
- Danish MP could lose seat after reports she actually lives in Swedenby The Local Denmark on April 14, 2026
Newly-elected Danish MP Emilie Schytte, who became independent shortly after the country's election in March, is in hot water after claims in Danish media that she actually lives in the Swedish city of Malmö. What happens if the reports are true?
- How the European job market will change with new pay transparency rulesby The Local Denmark on April 14, 2026
A new EU directive on pay transparency, which aims to ensure equality between men and women doing the same job, could transform the European job market by guaranteeing more rights to workers.
- Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesdayby The Local Denmark on April 14, 2026
Liberals still not sure about Social Democrat collaboration, Danish People's Party propose slashing fuel prices and more news from Denmark on Tuesday.
- Danish word of the day: Ejby The Local Denmark on April 13, 2026
Today’s word of the day is one you’re likely to hear when Danes are expressing some sort of emotion.
- Heavy rainfall this week could cause 'blood rain' over Denmarkby The Local Denmark on April 13, 2026
Denmark could see half a month's worth of rain fall on Monday and Tuesday, as well as potentially experiencing a weather phenomenon known as "blood rain".
- 'Historic moment': European leaders react to Orban's defeat in Hungaryby The Local Denmark on April 13, 2026
European leaders reacted on Monday to the defeat of Viktor Orban, who lost Sunday's parliamentary elections in Hungary. Many hailed the result as a victory for democracy and for Europe.
- How the housing market in Aarhus has 'completely turned'by The Local Denmark on April 13, 2026
New statistics from Finance Denmark show that the housing market in Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, is increasingly starting to resemble that of the capital, Copenhagen, where prices have surged in recent years.
- Danish PM opens up government negotiations to centre-right partiesby The Local Denmark on April 13, 2026
After coming under pressure from the Moderates, Denmark's interim prime minister Mette Frederiksen has opened up negotiations to find Denmark's next government to two right-wing parties: the Conservatives and the Liberals.
- Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Mondayby The Local Denmark on April 13, 2026
PM opens up negotiations to centre-right parties, more flights affected by new Lufthansa strike and Queen Mary's Scottish father dies aged 84. Here's Denmark's news on Monday.
- Full rollout of new EU border checks hit by delays and disruptionby The Local Denmark on April 11, 2026
Despite claims that the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks would be "fully operational" by April 10th, many airports have reported disruption and some Channel ports don't even have the technology for full rollout yet.
- TELL US: What AI language tools are you using to learn Danish?by The Local Denmark on April 8, 2026
On the face of it, it's a gamechanger: an AI Dane permanently in your pocket who never loses patience and switches to English. But do AI language tools actually work? And if so, which is the best? We'd love to hear about your experiences.
- What are my rights while I wait for my Danish residence permit to be extended?by The Local Denmark on February 3, 2025
Many foreigners living in Denmark need to have a residence permit to live in the country legally. Permits are issued for between two and five years and you can apply for a renewal from three months before expiry. But what are your rights while you wait to hear back?
- Danish word of the day: Skildpaddeby The Local Denmark on April 29, 2022
Today's word of the day is a great example of one the more literal ways of naming animals in Danish.
- How to talk about family in Danishby The Local Denmark on April 11, 2022
Talking about family in Danish can be complicated. Discussing your relatives requires an in-depth knowledge of exactly how they are related to you, so it's time to start brushing up on your family history.
- Confirmation: What's the meaning behind Denmark's annual spring tradition?by The Local Denmark on April 25, 2016
It's confirmation season in Denmark, which means you'll see a lot of teenagers around dressed in suits and white dresses. Here's a guide to what it's all about.






















