Key Facts about Denmark

Key Facts about Denmark

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Recently, Denmark’s government announced a political agreement to ban access to social media for anyone aged under 15. 

About Denmark

  • Location: It is located in north central Europe and it is part of the Scandinavian countries.
  • It also encompasses the Faroe Islands and the island of Greenland, both located in the North Atlantic Ocean.
  • Bordering Country:  It shares a land border with Germany in the south.
  • Water bodies: It is surrounded by bodies of water including the Baltic Sea, North Sea, Kattegat Bay and Kiel Bay.
  • Capital City: Copenhagen

Geographical Features of Denmark

  • Topography: The most part Denmark consists of flat lands with very little elevation, except for the hilly central area on the Jutland Peninsula. 
  • Denmark occupies the Jutland Peninsula and an archipelago of more than 443 islands
  • The coastline of Denmark is indented by many fjords, with LimFjord (in the north) the largest.
  • Climate: It is moderated by the warm Gulf Stream and is therefore milder than surrounding Scandinavian countries.
  • Rivers: The most significant include the Guden (longest river), Odense and Skjern.
  • Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, fish, salt, limestone, chalk stone.

Source: TH

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Q1: What is the capital of Denmark?

Ans: Copenhagen

Q2: What is the official language of Denmark?

Ans: Danish

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