Denmark

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Denmark is culturally (as well as in other regards) part of Scandinavia whose culture in terms of religion, traditions etc. was starting to separate out of a bigger Germanic common culture in the 5th century. Since then Scandinavian culture has been distinct by RELATIVELY low level of authority-distance within the social groups. In popular literature this is often exemplified by the viking raids of the 8th to 11th century that allegedly some times could be carried out by almost self-organising groups with the leadership of a lord or king. As part of the Northern European revolt against the Catholic ecclesiastical hierarchy all of Scandinavia became Lutheran protestant. In this religious denomination one does not recognise the religious authority of the Pope, the bishops or the priest - in principle there is nobody between the ordinary human being and God himself. In the 17th and 18th century, travellers have described the peasant populations of both Denmark and Sweden as relatively educated and independent indicating that the lower classes were RELATIVELY less impoverished and subdued than in most European countries. All of this seem to point to an historical root to the egalitarian society that eventually materialised in the Scandinavian welfare states in the mid 20th century (although they were realised by the Social-democratic parties/movements, which were not a Scandinavian invention, but a direct import from Germany).

Among the Scandinavian countries Denmark is usually described as having a more laid-back and informal culture, but the differences within Scandinavia is probably much smaller than between Scandinavia and the rest of the world (not including Holland and the Northern most part of Germany, which have comparable cultures.

Alaska is much bigger than Denmark. However, Denmark also can include Greenland, which is bigger than Alaska.

The same as the rest of the northern hemisphere.

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.

Ireland is larger than Denmark.

No, it is not.

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It depends on how you define Denmark. If you mean Denmark proper (European Denmark bordering Germany) the answer is no, but if you mean the State called The Kingdom of Denmark, then in reality it is a federation, since Greenland and the Faroe Islands constitute two self-governing parts of the state (and Denmark proper the third part). The seats in the Danish Parliament are split in a fixed relation between the three parts of the state: Denmark 175 seats, Greenland 2 and the Faroe Islands 2. [Just to avoid confusion: In spite of the above nobody calls Denmark a Federation]

No, absolutely no problems (= risk factors) one should consider when going to Denmark. You may have heard/read about gang wars during the summer 2009 (turf wars between Hell's Angels and Immigrant gangs), but they have stopped shooting in the streets(!) and it was only in very limited areas anyway. So unles your business is exactly drugs, then there is no reason to worry :-)

Copenhagen is the capitol of Denmark in Europe.

Longest day (midsummer): 17 hours on June 21
Shortest day (midwinter): 7 hours on Dec 21

That depends on what you mean by "is there".. :) If you mean if theres fiberglass used for datatransferring, yes there is. Also it is used in boats and cars. And buildings too.. right now it is actually being used as a building material in construction of the shell of the new Copenhagen aqarium!

Many.. start at "istedgade" next to the main station, and work your way through copenhagen.

Yes you do 2. Not always. I'm danish and i live in Canada. I get the bus between my lovely home countries. Not cheap, but reliable.

It depends. If it is just a normal letter with just paper in it, it is 98 cents. You can calculate these things further here: http://ircalc.usps.gov/

Some Danish dishes include different types of open-faced sandwiches, pickled fish, and rye bread. Other foods are fried seafood and roasted pork.

Yes, it is the capital city and it comes to show that it is in fact the most popular city Denmark because when you search up something about Denmark like for say popular attractions it will come up with places in Copenhagen

Indeed it does.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchy_of_Denmark

If you mean Jewish people, then yes, and there still is.

In the beginning of the 1930's many Jewish people moved to Denmark, to flee from Hitler and his anti-semitic way of life.

In the beginning of the occupation, the Germans did nothing to the Jewish people of Denmark. But when they suddenly arrested 12 of the most prominent Jewish people, they started to flee to Sweden, with the help of danish resistance men, and local fishermen.

After the war, the Jewish moved back to Denmark, many surprised by coming back to intact houses, thanks to their generous neighbors taking care of them.

It's no certainty, but there's estimated to be around 5-7000 Jews in Denmark today.

Of course not whoever answered this Q (Question)

Kirsten Brosbol is the Minister of Environment for Denmark.

A: The city of Copenhagen is located in Denmark.

1. Making pie

2. Making up words

3. Giving purple nurples

4. Making money

5.Writing encyclopedias

(6)Even through it`s not in the question. Paleontology.

Greenland

What is this paper money, 10 Kroner Danmark worth

Monthly Gross Salaries 2007

StartAverageEnd PhD Candidate 2,942 €/month

(22,360 DKR)3,152 €/month

(23,500 DKR)-- Adjunkt/Postdoc 4,104 €/month

(30,600 DKR)4,560 €/month

(34,000 DKR)-- Lecturer 4,963 €/month

(37,000 DKR)5,499 €/month

(41,000 DKR)-- Professor 5,658 €/month

(43,000 DKR)6,974 €/month

(52,000 DKR)--

Source: Dansk Magisterforening and internal database of the Danish Centre for Research Analysis.

Note: In Denmark taxes are approximately 40-50%, depending on income level etc. Salaries differ depending on duties and experience. On top of the minimum salary, a number of bonuses (related to seniority and experience) can be received. This is especially important for Lecturers and Professors, whose salaries may differ a great deal.

In general, the salary for academics at the universities is considered relatively low compared to international standards and to the private job market.