Denmark
By Kira Flowers
Overview of Denmark
Denmark joined the EU on January 1, 1973, and was not a founding member. Before becoming a member of the EU, Denmark was a part of the Germanic Empire.
Location
Denmark is located at 55.7200 degrees North, and 12.5700 East. neighboring countries of Denmark include, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United KIngdom , all of which are maritime boundaries. Geographical features in and around Denmark include, the Jutland Peninsula, and the islands of Zealand, Funen, and Lolland.
Flag
Denmark has a multitude of flags, including the royal flag, the historic royal flag, the military flag, and the state flag
Capital and Major Cities
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, major cities include, Aarhus, Odence, Aalborg, and Kolding.
Tourism
Tourist attractions in Denmark include, the Rosenborg Castle, and the National Museum of Denmark. Tourists should visit these places because of the educational opportunities there.
Government
Governments Denmark has had include, Hereditary Monarchy, Unitary State, Monarchy, Federacy, Representative Democracy, Constitutional monarchy, and Parliamentary system.
Currency
Denmark's currency is the Danish krone.
Fun Facts
- The Little Mermaid statue is located in, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Hans Christian Anderson grew up in Odense, Denmark
- The queen of Denmark is Margrethe the Second
Citations
- "U.S. Relations With Denmark." U.S. Department of State. U.S. Department of State, 02 Sept. 2015. Web. 06 Dec. 2015.
- "Where Is Denmark." Where Is Denmark. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Dec. 2015.
- "Denmark." Geography of , Landforms. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Dec. 2015.