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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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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 represent the very beginning of the settlement.
I know this is not a good answer, but the Danish vikings also had a red banner (with a black raven on it), so when the current flag was adopted in the 12th century, it was probably natural to choose red as the main colour. Apart from that red is of course a very visible signal colour, which is used in the flags of many countries.
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.
