National name:
Kongeriget Danmark
Government
Constitutional monarchy.
Geography
Smallest of the Scandinavian countries (half the size of Maine), Denmark occupies the Jutland peninsula, a lowland area.
Historical Background
Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe.
Capital
Copenhagen
Government
Unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
Language
Danish
Area
Total 43,098.31 km2 (132nd) 16,640 sq mi
Population
2010 estimate 5,557,709[3] (110th)Density 129/km2 (78th) 334/sq mi
Currency
Danish krone (DKK)
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