Denmark
Denmark is a country in northern Europe composed of the Jutland Peninsula and more than 400 islands, the largest of which include Zealand and Funen. Copenhagen, located primarily on Zealand, is both the capital and largest city. Denmark is a constitutional monarchy, and Danish is its official language. Its generally low, flat landscape is characterized by farmland, sandy coastlines, harbors, and waterways connecting the North Sea with the Baltic Sea.
Denmark developed as a unified kingdom during the Viking Age, when Danish seafarers explored, traded, and established settlements across Europe. It later became the leading power in the Kalmar Union, which joined Denmark, Norway, and Sweden under one monarch. Denmark adopted a constitutional government in 1849 and was occupied by Germany during the Second World War. It became a founding member of NATO in 1949 and joined the European Economic Community, now the European Union, in 1973.
Recent Articles
The Little Mermaid Statue
The Little Mermaid statue is one of the most visited and recognizable landmarks in Copenhagen. Inspired by the famous fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen, the small bronze statue sits on the rocks along the waterfront, drawing visitors from around the world. What stands out when visiting the Little Mermaid is just how modest […]
Hans Christian Anderson
When Erin and I visited Copenhagen in 2017, this large bronze statue of Hans Christian Anderson, fondly reminded us of so many of the childhood stories we shared. Anderson is Denmark’s most beloved storyteller, and he is seated on a tall chair as if he is ready to share a story in the middle of […]
