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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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How long has Denmark been there?

Denmark was unified by the danish king "Harold Bluetooth" in around 980

What is Denmark is known for?

Because of its size and population Denmark isn't known for many things. A short list of known Danish items, ideas and people would result in:

  • H.C Andersen's fairytales, particularly the Little Mermaid
  • Denmark has been voted to be "the happiest country in the world" several times due the large amount of money distributed between its citizens
  • Freedom of speech (example: the Muhammed Drawings)
  • Ideas. Denmark has little of natural resources and as such educates its population to fill in "higher job-places"
  • Vikings. Like most Scandinavian countries Denmark used to have vikings.

Is Gatorade illegal in denmark?

no it is not illegal, it is just not sold here. You can however buy powerade.

Is Lopez a common last name in Denmark Sweden?

No, it is more common in Spanish speaking countries.

What were the motives of the viking danes?

It is thought that overpopulation (compared to available farmland, I suppose) made it attractive for young men to become vikings, and advances in ship building technology made it possible. It must also have been a plus that according to Norse mythology a man would only be spending the afterlife with Odin and other brave wariors, if they died in battle - to die of old age had to be avoided.

How do you go from Stockholm to Hamburg without using a ferry at Denmark?

You drive over the Øresundsbridge, the Great belt bridge and the lillebælt bridge.

What actors and actresses appeared in DR1 debat - Danmark ud af Irak - 2007?

The cast of DR1 debat - Danmark ud af Irak - 2007 includes: Reimer Bo Christensen as Himself - Host Nikolas Keller as Himself - Lieutenant, Junior Grade Mogens Lykketoft as Himself - Foreign Policy Spokesman, Soc.dem. Jeppe Nybroe as Himself - Correspondent, Iraq Karen Schultz as Herself - Former head of the Danish CMIC unit

How many times has Denmark competed in the FIFA World Cup?

Denmark have competed in the FIFA World Cup on four occasions - they reached the last 16 in the 1986 tournament in Mexico, the quarter finals in 1998 in France, the last 16 in 2002 in Korea and Japan, and have qualified for the fourth time for South Africa in 2010.

What sea are Southern Sweden and eastern Denmark are bordered by?

Kattegat is the sea northeast of Denmark and southwest of Sweden; the Baltic Sea runs along Sweden's eastern border and touches southern Denmark.

What is the largest bridge ever made?

Jawaharlal Setu bridge over the Ganga, in Patna Bihar.

The Howrah bridge is India's biggest bridge, (It is also the longest single span bridge and the world's busiest)

The 4.62 kilometre Vallarpadam Bridge Kochi, Kerala is the longest railway bridge in India

India's largest bridge is in Hyderabad , which is 11.6 Km and know as PVR

Why did Denmark lose their sugar and butter in world war 2?

Dominican Republic is the worlds best sugar producer (you need sugar cane to make sugar and theres alot their) but Hitler closed Denmarks ports so they can't get that.

Did the US purchase the Virgin Islands from Denmark?

Yes, the Islands were bought by the US in 1917. They had been a profitable colony until the mid 19th century, but became a liability after the abolition of slavery and changing sailing routes in the region. Denmark was thus eager to sell and during WWI USA finally wanted to buy to eliminate the risk of Germany taken them over and using them as a submarine base. The price was $ 25 million, and the deal had to pass a public vote in Denmark.

It may be interesting to note that even though Denmark was late in freeing the slaves (decided in 1847 to take effect after 12 years, but implemented in 1848 due to a slave rebellion in the West Indies/Virgin Isl.), she was actually the first colonial power to ban the Slave trade. A law was passed in 1792 to have effect in 1802, i.e. before the famous Wilberforce had success with a similar law for the British Empire.

Another interesting fact is that after WWII the USA also offered to buy Greenland, but in this case Denmark declined.

How did Scandinavian rulers react to Lutheranism in the Renaissance period?

Scandinavia was an important region in the Lutheran Reformation during the 16th centuries. King Christian II of Denmark-Norway and Holstein and King Gustav I of Sweden both adopted Lutheranism personally and advanced it in their kingdoms.

Christian II's successor, Frederick I was staunchly Catholic and harshly opposed Lutheranism in the earlier years of his reign, but eventually came to tolerate and then even protect Lutheran preachers. His son, Christian III, was openly Lutheran and promoted that ideology during his time on the throne. It became the official religion in Denmark-Norway in 1536.

Sweden had a slower start in adopting Lutheranism as a whole country but various Lutheran preachers and groups had a considerable amount of support. Canon Law, Sweden's tie to the Roman Catholic Church, was abolished in 1536, the same year that Denmark-Norway officially adopted the religion.

Royal Copenhagen pitcher - frijsenborg pattern how old?

Hello, here is a link to a website that will help you date your Royal Copenhagen Frijsenborg pattern: http://www.frijsenborg-910.dk/dating/index.htm

Why are there not enough organists in Denmark?

This is a problem which is not just in Denmark, it effects most of Europe and beyond - until churches realise that encouraging young people to have a go on the organ is a positive thing and the churches themselves start to support people who want to play the organ this problem is not going to go away. Schools do not teach organ - they want to teach our children keyboard which has auto rhythms and auto chords and does not teach the necessary skills.

Where is Elsinore castle?

Aka, Kronborg Castle - located in Helsingor / Elsinore, north of Copenhagen, Denmark.

How wealthy is Denmark?

GDP per capital in Denmark was in 2008 42,300 EUR vs an EU avg. of 25,100 EUR, which makes Denmark one of the more affluent countries in EU and the world.

Note, however, that Denmark was one of the hardest hit EU-countries during the recent financial crisis, so it's position versus countries will have deteriorated in 2009. (Source : EU stat office).

After 11 consecutive years with budget surplus Denmark had public debt of only 11% of GDP at the end of 2008 (Source : DK Central Bank)

What is tivoli gardens like today?

just like it was all ways still the same thing since 1843 they probalby added some more rides and attractions, but everland is so better! they might have taken some stuff down and some stuff might be old but its sorta the same.

What is major economic problem in Denmark?

Denmark biggest economic problem is minmal compared to the problem that europe is faing on its on. The Danish lived very comfortably with a huge surplus in 2008 before the economic recession. the only thing plaguing this country its their dependency on raw material from other countries, not to mention that they have a socialist mentallaty of redistributing the wealth which seems to be working quite effectively on their behalf.

Is there a bridge to Copenhagen?

Yes, the 16 km long combined Oresund bridge&tunnel is connecting Swedens 3rd largest city, Malmö, to Denmark's Capital, Copenhagen.

How did Margaret I of Denmark manage to rule when Danish law forbade a female monarch?

Margaret I of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (DK: Margrete I) was never given the title of King (which would have been linguistic nonsense) or Queen (which would not make her the ruler), but various titles (in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Latin) basically meaning ruler/mistress/lady.

What happened to danish jews' property after rescued?

There are examples in both end of the extreme : Some Jews reportedly experienced that their flats and houses had been looked after (and even cleaned by women auxiliary), whereas other returned to find their business taken over by others. I'm certainly no expert, but have read a debate by where historians disagreed about what was typical, so apparently the subject is poorly or inconclusively researched.