Denmark
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesCountry information - Denmark
Country name - conventional long form : Kingdom of Denmark
Country name - conventional short form : Denmark
Country name - local long form : Kongeriget Danmark
Country name - local short form : Danmark
Country name - former :
Country code : DA
Government type : constitutional monarchy
Capital - name : Copenhagen
Capital - time difference : UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
National holiday : none designated; Constitution Day, 5 June (1849) is generally viewed as the National Day
Population : 5,484,723 (July 2008 est.)
Nationality - noun : Dane(s)
Nationality - adjective : Danish
Languages :
Currency (code) : Danish krone (DKK)
Currency code : DKK
Major infectious diseases - degree of risk :
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Denmark is located Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes two major islands (Sjaelland and Fyn). The climate is temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers. The terrain is low and flat to gently rolling plains.
Background
This entry usually highlights major historic events and current issues and may include a statement about one or two key future trends.Background : 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.
