Denmark

Kingdom of Denmark

Region

Europe • Northern Europe

Capital

Copenhagen

The flag of Denmark has a red field with a large white cross that extend to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.

The flag of Denmark has a red field with a large white cross that extend to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.

Population
5,831,404
Area
43,094 km²
Time Zone
UTC-04:00 + 4 more
Top-Level Domain
.dk

About Denmark

Denmark is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Northern Europe region. Its capital city is Copenhagen. With a population of 5,831,404, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 43,094 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 135.32 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.

The official language of Denmark is Danish, .

The currency used in Denmark is the Danish krone (kr), .

Denmark is a member of the United Nations.

In Denmark, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country spans across 5 different time zones, from UTC-04:00 to UTC+01:00 time zones.

Denmark shares its borders with 1 country: Germany, .

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Denmark

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Copenhagen
  • Continent: Europe
  • Native Name: Danmark
  • Demonym: Danish
  • Top Level Domain: .dk
  • Calling Code: +45
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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