Denmark

country in Northern Europe
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World Factbook

CIA reference data · 4 sections
Geography
Location
Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm)
Climate
temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
Terrain
low and flat to gently rolling plains
Natural resources
petroleum, natural gas, fish, arable land, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand
People & Society
Religions
Evangelical Lutheran (official) 71.4%, Muslim 4.3%, other/none/unspecified (denominations include Roman Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Serbian Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Baptist, Buddhist, Church of Jesus Christ, Pentecostal, and nondenominational Christian) 24.3% (2024 est.)
Government
Government type
parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Independence
ca. 965 (unified and Christianized under Harald I GORMSSON); 5 June 1849 (became a parliamentary constitutional monarchy)
National holiday
Constitution Day, 5 June (1849)
Legal system
civil law; judicial review of legislative acts
Economy
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
$440.558 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita
$73,700 (2024 est.)
Real GDP growth rate
3.7% (2024 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices)
1.4% (2024 est.)
Unemployment rate
5.6% (2024 est.)
Exports - partners
Germany 13%, USA 10%, Sweden 9%, Netherlands 7%, China 5% (2023)
Imports - partners
Germany 18%, Sweden 11%, Norway 10%, Netherlands 9%, China 7% (2023)
Source: CIA World Factbook · public domain (US gov work, 17 USC §105) · fetched 2026-05-06

Summary

Denmark is a state[1]. Denmark ranks in the top 4% of state entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181,544 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Award received: Konrad-Duden Prize[3], Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[4], Victoria Medal of Honour[5]
  • Member of: European Union[6], Council of Europe[7], European Space Agency[8], World Trade Organization[9], Nordic Council[10]
  • Located in the administrative territorial entity: Kingdom of Denmark[11]
  • Country: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
  • Located in or next to body of water: North Sea[13], Baltic Sea[14]
  • Head of government: Mette Frederiksen[15]
  • Continent: Europe[16]
  • Instance of: colonial power[17], country bordering the Baltic Sea[18], country[19], autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark[20]
  • Head of state: Frederik X of Denmark[21]
  • Capital: Copenhagen[22]
  • Official language: Danish[23]
  • Currency: Danish krone[24]
  • Shares border with: Sweden[25], Norway[26], United Kingdom[27], Germany[28]
  • Top-level Internet domain: .dk[29]
  • Anthem: Der er et yndigt land[30], Kong Christian stod ved højen mast[31]
  • Basic form of government: constitutional monarchy[32]
  • Contains the administrative territorial entity: Southern Denmark[33], Region Zealand[34], North Denmark Region[35], Central Denmark[36], Capital Region of Denmark[37]
  • Flag: flag of Denmark[38]
  • Legislative body: Folketing[39]
  • Executive body: Government of Denmark[40]
  • Highest judicial authority: Supreme Court of Denmark[41]
  • Coat of arms: coat of arms of Denmark[42]
  • Part of: Northern Europe[43], European Union[44], European Economic Area[45], Nordic countries[46], Kingdom of Denmark[47], Scandinavia[48]
  • Commons category: Denmark[49]
  • Licence plate code: DK[50]

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Brands and Namesakes

Things named for Denmark include Denmark Strait[51], a strait[52], in Greenland[53]; Danian[54], an age[55]; Danish Gambit[56], a chess opening[57]; Denmark[58], an unincorporated community[59], in United States[60]; Dansketinden[61], a mountain[62], in Greenland[63]; and Danmarksplass[64].

Why It Matters

Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] Denmark is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Denmark is credited with the discovery of NGC 373[67], an elliptical galaxy[68]. Entities named for Denmark include Denmark Strait[51], a strait[52], in Greenland[53]; Danian[54], an age[55]; Danish Gambit[56], a chess opening[57]; Denmark[58], an unincorporated community[59], in United States[60]; Dansketinden[61], a mountain[62], in Greenland[63]; and Danmarksplass[64].

FAQs

What awards did Denmark receive?

Honors received include Konrad-Duden Prize[3], Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[4], and Victoria Medal of Honour[5].

What did Denmark discover?

Denmark is credited as discoverer of NGC 373[67].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] ↑ . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  32. [14] ↑ . Limits of Oceans and Seas, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  33. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  35. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [43] ↑ . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [68] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [63] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · BorkedBot bot · 2026-10-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8d ago · Tomodachi94 · 2026-10-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 5w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 7w ago · LadyData · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official name → {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Kongeriget Danmark'}, {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'royaume du Danemark'}, {'lang': 'kl', 'text': 'Kunngeqarfik Danmarki'} +2
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  9. 8w ago · Araz Yaquboglu · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official name → {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Kongeriget Danmark'}, {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'royaume du Danemark'}, {'lang': 'kl', 'text': 'Kunngeqarfik Danmarki'} +2
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  10. 12w ago · WikiLucas00 · 2026-08-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 13w ago · Jberkel · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 17w ago · Andre Engels · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  15. 17w ago · VGMaintenanceBot bot · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  16. 17w ago · Spiral6800 · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  17. 18w ago · Taamu · 2026-06-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Short name → {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Danmark'}, {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Denmark'}, {'lang': 'kl', 'text': 'Danmarki'} +7
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  19. 19w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0370840-Dansko
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  20. 23w ago · Dymitr · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Short name → {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Danmark'}, {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Denmark'}, {'lang': 'kl', 'text': 'Danmarki'} +7
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  21. 23w ago · Trivialist · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → denmark
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  22. 23w ago · Сбыча мечт · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Shares border with → Sweden, Norway, United Kingdom +2
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  23. 23w ago · LetmeEditit · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → country in Northern Europe
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  25. 25w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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