Denmark

Name: Denmark
Address: Northern Europe, Denmark

Northern Europe, Denmark

Denmark

People from Denmark are called:

Male/General:

Danish

Pronunciation:

/ˈdeɪnɪʃ/

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,946,984 (2024 est.)
Country:: Denmark
Region:: Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Danmark', meaning 'borderland of the Danes' in Old Norse.

About Denmark

Capital city: Copenhagen.
EU member since 1973, Schengen area member since 2001.
Scandinavian country known for hygge, design, and high quality of life.
Constitutional monarchy with strong social welfare system.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Germany

south of Denmark

People are called:

German

Sweden

east across the Øresund

People are called:

Swedish

Norway

north of Denmark

People are called:

Norwegian

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,946,984 (2024 est.)
Country:: Denmark
Region:: Northern Europe

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