Denmark

Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. However, the country has opted out of certain elements of the European Union's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), European defense cooperation, and issues concerning certain justice and home affairs.

Languages & Population

Approximate Population: 5,468,120 (July 2007 est.)

Nationality (Noun): Dane(s)

Nationality (Adjective): Danish

Official Language(s): Danish

Major Languages Spoken: Danish, German, Greenlandic

Country Facts

Country Name (long form): Kingdom of Denmark

Country Name (short form): Denmark

Country Name (local long form): Kongeriget Danmark

Country Name (local short form): Danmark

Name of Capital: Copenhagen

UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)

Countries Near by, and Bordering Denmark: Sweden, Germany

Land Area: 42394 sq km

Water Area: 700 sq km

Comparative Area: slightly less than twice the size of Massachusetts

Total Land Boundry: 68 km

Coastline: 7,314 km

National Holiday: Constitution Day, 5 June (1849)

International Phone Code: 45

Currency Code: Danish krone (DKK)

Internet Country Code: .dk

US Embassy Location: Dag Hammarskjolds Alle 24, 2100 Copenhagen

US Embassy Mailing Address: PSC 73, APO AE 09716

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