Denmark
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Capital
Copenhagen
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Local time
12:16
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Population
5.78 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+45
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Currency
kr DKK (krone)
Denmark
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Capital
Copenhagen
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Local time
12:16
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Population
5.78 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+45
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Currency
kr DKK (krone)
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Average Salary
$ 4 700
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Petrol price
€ 2.01 pl
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Precipitation
703mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
43 094 km2
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Protected Area
18%
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Forest Area
15%
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Agricultural area
62%
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Railways
2131km
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Annual air passengers
5.92 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Scandinavian
Inuit
Faroese
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Religion
Evangelical Lutheran - 95 %
other Protestant and Roman Catholic - 3 %
Muslim - 2 %
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Literacy rates
69.4%
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Languages
Danish
Faroese
Greenlandic
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Armed Forces
16 600
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
10.2 l/person
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Smoking
17.6%
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Diabetes
7.2%
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Tuberculosis
6 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
iron, steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, food processing, machinery equipment, textiles and clothing, electronics, construction
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Agriculture
barley, wheat, potatoes, sugar beets, pork, dairy products, fish
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, fish, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand
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Energy Import
0%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, fish, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand
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Renewable Energy
30%
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CO2 Emissions
33 498kt
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Ease of Business
3 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
53
What not to do when visiting Denmark
Denmark Don’t be surprised to see young people in military clothes - all male citizens 18 years of age and resident in Denmark must participate in a military draft (typically 4-12 months).
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Denmark Don’t forget to make a firm handshake with direct eye contact and smile when greeting.
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Denmark Don’t expect long small talks before discussing the business - Danes prefer to get down to business quickly in business meetings. Communication is direct.
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Did you know?
In Denmark, 93% of households consume wine (the highest % in the world with France second with 85% of households).
Denmark Don't block the bike lanes and don't step into it.
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Europe Don’t forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
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Europe Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
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Europe Don't avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
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Northern Europe Don't forget to disrobe completely before you sauna - bring a towel (only) if you are shy.
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Did you know?
Denmark is home to the world’s oldest remaining monarchy.
Europe Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
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Europe Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.
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