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Denmark

A Scandinavian country in Northern Europe, Denmark comprises the Kingdom of Denmark, together with Faroe Islands and Greenland. It has a total area of 16,640 sq mi and a population of about 5,557,709 as of October 2010.

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Is Greenland considered a territory of Denmark?

Greenland is a part of the KINGDOM of Denmark, and share some functions with our goverment, such as foreign relations, defence. The Greenlanders elect three members to sit in our government.

It is not, however, a part of the STATE of Denmark, and have opted out of several governmental "services". The Greenlandic parliament governs these issues.

It's is rather like an "extended" Commonwealth of Nations.

What are Denmark's main food dishes are?

Fish.

The world best restaurant is called Noma, and is located in Copenhagen (capital of Denmark). They specialize is sea dishes.)

Probably because around 80% of Denmark is sea cost.

What sea separates Norway and Denmark?

A body of water off the North Sea called the Skagerrak (as versus the Kattegat, which separates Denmark from Sweden).

At what time in history did Copenhagen become the capital of Denmark?

Nobody knows. It has traditionally been said that it was founded by the bishop Absalon in 1167, but that is wrong. He build a fortress/castle and seriously beefed up the fortifications, but the town had been there long before he was even born.

Recent excavations in connection with metro construction have revealed houses, wells and modest ramparts from the early 11th century, and due to the area involved they do probably not even represent the very beginning of the settlement.

What is Copenhagen famous for?

If you mean from an tourism point of view:

Historically: Home to writer H. C. Andersen (from age 14). Which is probably why the statue of the Little mermaid (a character from one of his fairytales) has become the symbol of Copenhagen.

Current time : Firstly 'Tivoli' amusement park which is special due to its historical feel to it and it's unique location in the very center of town (right next to the town hall). Secondly - and as long as it lasts: The so-called free town of 'Christiania', which are a former navy barracks that was taken over by hippie squatters in the 1971 and turned in to an alternative community with a.o. open sales and use of drugs.

How were Denmark involved in World War 2?

Denmark was taken over by Germany in World War II and the people worked hard to slow down the German war machine by acts of sabotage.

What famous authors were from Denmark?

Hans Christian Anderson (fairy tales)

Søren Kierkegaard (philosophy, existentialism)

Johannes V. Jensen (Nobel Prize of Literature, wrote novels and poems)

These three are probably the most famous, and best known internationally.

Is Copenhagen an expensive city to visit for a tourist?

When you compare to the rest of Europe... Copenhagen is outrageously expensive!

What country controls the island of Denmark?

"The island of Denmark" is a country, and it controls itself.

What are the myths legends and superstitions of Denmark?

This doesn't completely answer your question, but here's one example:

Nibelungen: Originated in Germany, Norway, and Denmark. Their element is earth. These Teutonic dwarf faeries live in a hidden subterranean crystal palace. They come to woodlands when the mood strikes, and this is where humans have seen them. They are tricksters and quite capricious, with a temperament most resembling that of the Irish Leprechaun. The Nibelungen's gold is guarded when they are not around by a dragon named Fafnir. Humans can obtain the gold only in the astral world; it will not travel back to the physical realm. Those who try to take it lose everything they have gained spiritually. These faeries are goldsmiths who make golden rings with magickal properties. They are best known for their rings of fertility which many a barren human has sought but failed to obtain. The Nibelungen seem to take great delight in the failings of humans who seek their magick and their world, and their merry laughter is often heard just as some hapless human falls, trips, or loses the prize they believe they have just won.

What is the average income tax in Denmark?

The average income for fulltime work ( 37h per week ) is DKK 345.954 DKK = US$68.365

What popular children's toy was invented in Denmark?

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Is Denmark in the euro zone?

Denmark joined the EU in 1973 as one of the first countries.

What are the ethnicities of Denmark?

In the period of WWI Denmark (which according to the category of this question is your area of interest) Denmark was almost ethnically almost entirely Danish. The major exceptions being Swedish immigrants in Copenhagen (who BTW mainly came from southern Sweden, and thus ethnically probably was Danish anyway), and to a lessor extant Russian/Polish Jews also in Copenhagen. After WWI a German minority, which hadn't existed since 1864, was reestablished as the border with Germany was moved North after a referendum.

How do you spell Denmark?

København (ø = oe if you are limited by an English language keyboard)

How many states are located in Denmark Greenland?

Neither Denmark nor Greenland have states. They use Regions and Municipalities

Does Denmark have a king or queen?

At the moment there is no king in Denmark, only a Queen, and her husband The Prince. The Queens name is Queen Margrethe (pronounced Ma-gre-de) II. The Danish prince is Prince Henri of Denmark.