Kingdom Denmark located in northern Europe on the shores of the North and Baltic Seas and occupies the Jutland Peninsula, as well as several other islands (Funen, Zealand, etc.). Denmark includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands, which have received self-government and representation in parliament.
According to 2011 data, the population of Denmark is 5.564 million people. Its largest part is of Scandinavian origin. Smaller groups include Inuit (Greenland), Faroese, Germans, Frisians and immigrants (6.2%).
Danish is spoken throughout the country, but German is spoken on the German border. Most Danes are fluent in English.
Denmark did not enter the Eurozone, therefore, has its own currency - the Danish krone. Outstanding bills worth 50-1000 kroons. It is always easy to make currency exchange in round-the-clock machines, banks, exchange offices and by mail.
In 2002, 84.3% of the population visited the Danish People's Church, professing Lutheranism, the rest belong to other faiths of Christianity, Muslims make up 3%.
Denmark - the capital and major cities
The name of the capital of Denmark - Copenhagen, comes from Starodatsk. Køpmannæhafn, which translates as "harbor merchants." Denmark's largest city is located on the islands of Slotsholmen, Amager and Zealand. The population of the historical center is more than 500 thousand people, and with the suburbs - about 1 million inhabitants.
Denmark still has major cities such as Aarhus, Aalborg and Odense.
Denmark - holidays and tours
Along the coastline of Denmark there are a huge number of beaches. In a northern country, in summer, water can warm up to just + 16, so here under a beach holiday they mean only sunbathing and relaxation. More popular are the east and north coast of about. Zealand, the village of Skagen, the city of Kerteminne on about. Funen and the southern part of about. Bonholm.
There are many sunken ships at the bottom of the Baltic Sea, which is why Denmark is very popular among wreck diving enthusiasts.
Fishing lovers will also be able to find many places for a real outdoor activity. In lakes of Denmark perch, pike, trout are found. Sea fishing is also possible. In coastal waters, mackerel, flounder and cod are common. For a moderate fee, fishing ports for sport fishing can be hired at many ports. Sea fishing tours are organized year-round from Copenhagen, Fredrikshavn and Elsinore.
Sightseeing tours are also very popular, as in Denmark there really is something to see - ancient palaces and castles, the remains of Viking settlements.
Denmark - Attractions
The main attraction of Denmark are the monuments and castles of past centuries, picturesque cities and villages, beautiful lakes and shady cool beech forests. The coastline along its wide sandy beaches goes to neat fjords, dunes and small rocky bays, cliffs.
In the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, there is a huge number of historical and architectural monuments, modern parks and entertainment - the famous "amusement park", the Viking Ship Museum, the National Library, the Christianborg Palace (Danish Parlam6ent sits there), the Royal Arsenal Museum, Amalienborg Palace Complex , Rosenborg Castle and the world famous Marble Cathedral.
The favorite place of artists, journalists, photographers and tourists is Nyhavn ("New Harbor"). Next to it are the art gallery "Glyptotek", the National Museum and the zoo, which houses more than 2 thousand animals. The Royal Theater (1722) and the Academy of Arts are located on the vast Kongens-Nytorv Square.
The center of Copenhagen is the Town Hall Square, on the promenade you can see the world famous sculpture of the Little Mermaid, which is considered a symbol of the city. Not far from the capital are located the Queen’s summer residence - the Gothic castle and Louisiana (the famous museum of modern art).
Bakken Park is ten kilometers from Copenhagen and is the oldest amusement park in the world. To the south of the square called Tyne Hall is Tivoli's amusement park.
In Odense, the hometown of Hans Christian Andersen, his museum is located and in the second half of summer festivals are held dedicated to the famous storyteller.
Denmark - weather
In Denmark, the climate is temperate marine. The weather changes very often and quickly, western winds constantly blow. At night, the Danish winds subside, but this does not mean at all that after a good night a serene morning will come.
Precipitation is weak in eastern Denmark, moderate in western Denmark, and very heavy in central Jutland. In the autumn-winter period, there are much more of them than in the spring-summer period.
The warm current of the Gulf Stream determines the weather in this country, so Denmark has quite warm winters (about 0 ° C). In mid-summer, the average temperature is around + 16 ° C.
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Denmark - Cuisine
Danish cuisine is based on fish and other seafood, from which a wide variety of dishes are prepared. Meat is also very popular, from it you can try fried pork cooked with red cabbage or pork liver with a side dish of fried onions. In addition, the following are traditional: salted chicken with pineapple, Danish salted pork and pork with prunes and apples.
For the preparation of famous Danish sandwiches (scallops), meatballs, pieces of crayfish, crab, capers, anchovies, ham, seaweed and many other goodies are used.
For dessert, it is worth trying a soup of blackberries and strawberries with cream and an apple pie with whipped cream and currant jelly.
Popular drinks include coffee, sherrihering (Danish liquor) and a local schnapps called Aquavit. The Danes cook their version of mulled wine for Christmas.
Denmark - interesting facts
It must be remembered that the Danes prefer to sunbathe naked, so there are a very large number of nudist beaches.
Denmark - visa application
This country has concluded a Schengen agreement, therefore, in order to visit it, it is necessary to apply for a Schengen visa. To do this, you need the following documents: application form, passport and a photocopy, confirmation of the hotel reservation, 2 color photographs, a certificate of employment.
Denmark - Embassy
Moscow, per. Prechistensky, d.9
tel. 642-68-01
Map of Denmark
