The Kingdom of Denmark is a northern European state, most of which is located on the Jutland Peninsula. The capital is the city of Copenhagen. The population is more than millions of people, the area is 43 thousand km. sq. According to this indicator, the state takes 130th place in the world. Together with the island of Greenland and the Faroe archipelago forms the Kingdom of Denmark.
The form of government is a constitutional monarchy, the head of state is Margrethe (Margarita) II. Legislative power is exercised by parliament. Danish is the official language.
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Denmark is a member of the European Union, UN and the North Atlantic Bloc. Also has a membership in many trade, sports organizations. The official religion is Lutheranism.
The borders of Denmark as a state were formed in the 11th century. Already in the V century of our era, this area was inhabited by tribes of Danes, from whom the name of the country supposedly went.
The only state Denmark borders on land with is Germany. It is washed by the seas of the Atlantic Ocean and borders the kingdoms of Sweden and Norway by sea.
Climatic conditions and flora
The territory of Denmark, which is represented by a flat landscape, is partially located at a mark below sea level. The climate is marine. It is characterized by mild winters and relatively cool summers. Due to the proximity of the seas, precipitation often occurs, mainly in the form of rain. And in winter there is often wet snow.
Among the objects of flora, Danish spruce deserves special attention. Many of its varieties have established themselves as the best tree for celebrating Catholic Christmas. Also, recently this spruce has been in demand among Russians during the New Year celebrations.
Copenhagen
All cities in Denmark deserve special attention, but one of them is most striking. The capital of Copenhagen is located on the Jutland Peninsula, it is a monument of architecture of UNESCO World Heritage with a population of about half a million people. The city has an international airport connected by direct connection with Moscow. The capital of Denmark is world famous for its famous sculpture "The Little Mermaid", the amusement park "Tivoli", the European analogue of American Disneyland and the quarter "Christiania". Representatives of various creative professions, hippies and other citizens of free views on the norms of social behavior and morality live freely in it.
The largest cities in Denmark are Aarhus and Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen.
Religion
Although Denmark is officially a Catholic state, most of the faithful profess Lutheranism. There are also Catholics, Adventists, Pentecostals and there is an increase in those professing Islam. Quite a large number of unbelievers in the religious teachings of the Danes. Although Denmark’s area is small, this state is home to people with different beliefs. The Kingdom as a sovereign organization is one of the five developed countries in Europe, therefore it is customary to give a person the right to his own choice. The capital - Copenhagen - has most of the various religious temples and churches.
Associations
Usually the word “Denmark” is associated with the Vikings. However, the most ancient inhabitants of these lands can be called such conditionally. Only a few of the inhabitants of this area were engaged in navigation, and they can be attributed sailing to the shores of Iceland, Greenland.
Wartime and resistance
In the last century, the country was forcibly dragged into World War II. The area of Denmark allowed her allies to win some privileges. The signing in 1939 of a non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany did not save the country from occupation by the Nazis, although the Danes declared their neutrality. The main struggle with the Germans in the country was the army of the allies of the USSR. In May 1945, British troops completed the occupation of Denmark. The Kingdom became one of the first European states to become a member of the UN, and immediately after the end of the war it joined NATO (1949).
In the same century, with an interval of 30 years, in 1948 and 1979, Denmark granted dominion status to the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Since the signing of the relevant documents, the Kingdom does not intervene in the internal policies pursued by these states.
Modernity
Modern Denmark is a state with a high level of urbanization, a significant share of high-tech industries in the economy. At the same time, a strict legislative framework and respect for the environment leaves this country the largest supplier of organic food products to the European market.
Over the past few years, the state budget has been closed with a surplus, which is facilitated by the highest taxes on the income of organizations and individuals by European standards.
Industry
The nature of the industry is not raw. There are oil and gas reserves on the shelf of the Baltic Sea, but their production is carried out mainly to meet domestic needs. Denmark possesses highly qualified human resources and provides them with many European states. The main export directions are meat and dairy products, pharmaceuticals, high-tech equipment, and seafood.
Politics
Denmark held a referendum in 2000 on joining the Eurozone, but the majority of the population was against it. To this day, the national currency of the state is a stable krone. Economists fully approve of such a decision, arguing that it is thanks to it that economic growth continues and low inflation rates are observed. And also the country has the highest level of per capita income.
The area of Denmark allows the rational use of its natural reserves. The latest technologies are actively applied here, which allow preserving the ecology of the region and not waste wasted minerals. Thus, wind power plants, located in large numbers on the seashore, are widely used.
Denmark has developed a healthcare system, here, as in social policy, the state exercises control over the fulfillment of obligations to the most vulnerable sections of the population.
Sports field
Denmark's area may be small, but professional sports are also actively developed in it. Danes participate in all major international competitions, including the Olympic Games. The most popular types are football, badminton and handball. Cycling is actively developing, and in large cities, bicycle is one of the main modes of transport. A point policy is being pursued to establish citizenship for athletes who bring medals to their new homeland in world forums.
The country has a permanent establishment in the Russian Federation in Moscow. Danish is widely spoken (it is spoken by more than 5.5 million people), therefore it is in demand among politicians. Diplomatic relations, interrupted during the world wars, are now stable and strong.