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Denmark (Kongeriget Danmark) is a Constitutional monarchy; Denmark is divided into five regions and a total of 98 municipalities. Denmark consists of the peninsula of Jutland (Jylland) and several hundred islands ( Sjælland, the biggest, Fionia (Fyn), Lolland, Falster, Møn, Langeland, Aerø, Als, Bornoholm, Læsø). The mainland is located north of its only land neighbour, Germany, southwest of Sweden, and south of Norway. Denmark is a member of the European Union. The country is flat with little elevation; having the highest natural point, Møllehøj, at 170 metres. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are also parts of the Kingdom of Denmark, but have autonomous status and are largely self-governing, and are each represented by two seats in the parliament.

Climate: Denmark has a continental climate, with cold winter and mild summer, subject to the influences of the air masses of Atlantic origin. The peninsula of the Jylland is relatively rainy (800 milimeter annual), while the rest of the country, has insufficient precipitations, the annual average does not exceed 600 milimeter. The winters are not particularly cold with mean temperatures in January and February of 0 °C and the summers are cool with mean temperature in August 16 °C. There is a lot of wind, which is stronger during the winter and weaker during the summer. Denmark has an average of 170 rainy days. The greatest rainfall comes between september and November.

  

Tourist attractions: The main attraction for the tourist in Denmark is sure the visit of the state capital, Copenhagen. But also the historical city of Århus, Roskilde with the museum of the viking ships, Legoland, the medieval palaces of Ribe and the Danish castles are interesting places to visit. 

Unesco has inscribed 4 Danish sites in the World Heritage List: Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church (1994), Kronborg Castle (2000), Roskilde Cathedral (1995), while is in Greenland the Ilulissat Icefjord (2004). Between the properties submitted on the Tentative List are: Amalienborg and its district (1993), Christiansfeld (1993), The International Wadden Sea (Danish-German-Dutch Wadden Sea) (2003), while are in Greenland the Church ruin at Hvalsø, episcopal residence at Gardar, and Brattahlid (A Norse/Eskimo cultural landscape) (2003), Aasivissuit, Arnangarnup Qoorua (Greenlandic inland and coastal hunting area) (2003).

Travel Documents: For a stay of up to three months, travellers only require a valid passport. An entry or transit visa is required by some nationalities.

Health: It is advisable to have an European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in case of a medical emergency. At present, no vaccinations, health certificates or the like are required when entering Denmark from another country.

Shopping hours: According to Danish law, shops could theoretically stay open from 6 a.m. on Monday to 5 p.m. on Saturday. However, the general opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 9.30/10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Fridays from 9.30/10 a.m. to to 7/8 p.m. Some shopping centres may stay open until 7/8 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturdays shops generally close at 12.00 or 1 p.m. and department stores at 2 p.m. On the first Saturday of every month, shops are permitted to stay open until 5 p.m., and in Copenhagen, other cities and larger towns most shops take advantage of this rule.

Electricity: 220 volts AC (50 Hz) is the Danish standard. If you are traveling with electrical or electronic devices be sure to bring a two-pin continental adapter with you.

Cuisine: The cuisine of Denmark, like that in the other Scandinavian countries, is traditionally heavy and rich in fat, consisting mainly of carbohydrates, meat and fish. Freshness of the cooking ingredients is the most significant part of Danish cuisine. Meat, fish or any other kinds of seafood is staple part of Danish cuisine. Potato is the indispensable vegetable of Danish diet and in all the meals of the day their presence is found. Breakfast is usually big, it usually consists of homemade breads, Danish cheeses, and a boiled egg or salami. The favorite dish at midday is the smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), made with sliced pork, roast beef with béarnaise sauce and crispy fried bits of onion. For dinner, very good is the Danish fillet, accompanied from potatoes; then salmon, sole, meatball (frikadeller), shrimps Rømø, roast beef or loin of pork. As far as cakes, rich it is the pastry made up of puff pastry and butter (Wienerbrød) with filling of marmelade, or apple sauce, generally perfumed with cinnamon, anise or cardamom. Between drinks, snaps (brandy) accompanies the traditional lunches. Very good the national beers Carlsberg and Tuborg. DANISH CUISINE RECIPES.

Typical products: Cheese, beer, chocolate, apple juice, fish, smoked ham and honey.

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Airports and Flights: Denmark's national airline (together with Norway and Sweden) is Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) and Copenhagen Airport is the country's largest airport, and also the biggest hub in Scandinavia.

Area: 43,093 sqkm

Population: 5,400,000

State Capital: Copenhagen

Language: Danish. English is widely spoken. 

Religion: Lutheran.

Currency: Danish Kroner (DKK)

Time: Denmark is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, Denmark has summer time, which means putting the clocks one hour forward.

 

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