How did Denmark gain independence?
As a state, Denmark has always been independent and sovereign. Our royal house date back to Gorm the Old, born around 1000 AD.
We have been invaded several times, last by the Germans in 1940 - '45, but never entered the German Reich. In fact, during most of the occupation, a danish government was in place.
What body of water separates the United Kingdom from Denmark?
In Denmark the sea is called Vesterhavet (pronounced Ves-ter-ha-vat), in English the Eastern Sea. The rest of the world calls it Nordhavet
What is princess Mary of Denmark's full name?
Mary Elizabeth Donaldson and upon marrying Crown Prince Fredrick she became Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat
How do people say whats up to each other in denmark?
Hvad saa.
It's on old term derived from Viking mythology. The direct translation means: 'i find you offensive' A reference to the famous line said by Hjerning Bloodtongue, as he met his arch enemy, Harold Oldsword, at the battle Jellingaard in 972 AD. Hjerning went on to win the battle, though losing both of his legs and left arm. To this day people say 'hvad saa' for what's up in honour of his great achievments.
Whats the tallest building in denmark?
The tallest building in Denmark is the Herlev Hospital built in 1976
Are citizens of Denmark and citizens of the Netherlands both Danish?
NO, those are two different countries! Citizens of Denmark are Danish and citizens of the Netherlands/Holland are Dutch! Its like USA and Canada (though the Dutch language and the Danish are different)
The island of Greenland is called Kalaallit Nunaat in the Greenlandic language. It gained autonomy via referendum in the year 2008.
Greenland is not in a region. Greenland is in the territory of Denmark. There are many regions in Greenland.
Did the Jewish people return to their home after the war ended denmark?
Answer 1
Most of the Jewish survivors of WWII did not return to their homes, in Denmark or anywhere else in eastern Europe. This was mostly because of the massive destruction of their homes, but also because they were afraid. Several eastern Europeans still had Nazi anti-Semitic complexes. Instead, many Jews movedwestward to territories liberated by the western Allies and were housed in displaced persons camps and centers.
Answer 2
There was a relatively large contingent of Danish Jews who did return to Denmark after the war since the Danes were not as receptive to Nazi Anti-Semitism. However, the Danish Jewish community was never particularly large, so it was not that noticeable. Currently there are roughly 7,000-9,000 Danish Jews and while they experience almost no intolerance from Danes, they are increasingly under threat from Muslim immigrants who have Anti-Zionist and Anti-Semitic views.
No, Copenhagen is in Denmark. Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark.
How does the address to Denmark look?
(name or company)
(street) (house number)
(city)
(4 digit zipcode) (postal district)
(DENMARK) - if writing from abroad
In what direction is Gilleleje from Copenhagen?
Gilleleje is located north of Copenhagen, at the northern coast of the island Sealand.
What is the Danish 'smækkys' in English?
Smæk - meaning smack kiss - meaning Kiss
its intended to describe the sound a exagerated kiss makes. but the word itself would simply mean Kiss in its common function.
Are there any special traditions in denmark?
A uniquely Danish tradition is to spend Constitution day in the open listening to politicians giving speeches on Democracy - it's development since 1849 and current status. Normally, Danes is just as uninterested in Politics as any other people, but this one day a year they seem to appreciate it.
On the less serious side of life, many Danes are each year in December celebrating the arrival of the special X-mas beers to the bars. This is called J-day (after 'Juleøl' = x-mas beer) and in the evening and all through the night you can see seriously drunken people wearing the hat of Santa's little helpers ;-)
What are common first names in Denmark?
In Denmark, the some common names are:
Jens, Peter, Lars, Michael, Henrik, Søren, Neils, Thomas, Hans, and Jørgen
I found these on: (if you want to find more)
http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_common_surnames#Denmark