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The littlest and southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, Denmark offers a beguiling mix of lively cities and rural countryside. Ancient castles, ring forts, jazz festivals, the sleekest modern design you'll ever see and the people who invented Lego - who could ask for more?
Danish Vikings once took to the seas and ravaged half of Europe, but these days they've filed down their horns and forged a society that is seen as a benchmark of civilisation, with progressive policies, a commitment to free speech and a liberal social-welfare system.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Kingdom of Denmark
Population
5,468,000
Currency
Name: Danish Krone
Code: DKK
Symbol: kr
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Danish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+45
Weights & Measures
Metric
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