Denmark

Denmark is a Scandinavian country comprising the Jutland Peninsula and numerous islands. It's linked to
nearby Sweden via the Öresund bridge. Copenhagen, its capital, is home to royal palaces and colorful
Nyhavn harbor, plus the Tivoli amusement park and the iconic “Little Mermaid” statue.

Denmark in EU
In 1972, Denmark joined the European Economic Community (EEC) -
the leading economic partnership in Europe - which later became
the European Union. Denmark was also one of the founding
members of the United Nations (UN) and continues to be a member
of the military alliance - the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(NATO). Today, Denmark is a constitutional monarchy ruled by a
representative democracy and a strong defender of free trade and
human rights.

Cuisine
What is traditional Danish food?

Traditional Danish food is based on what was historically available

nearby or could be farmed during Denmark's short summers.

Open-faced sandwiches, known as smørrebrød, are among the best-

known examples of traditional Danish cuisine

The "national dish of Denmark" is stegt flæsk - pieces of pork, fried

until crisp, and then served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce.

100 years of biking

Danish cycling culture is as old as the bicycle itself. During the 1920s
and 1930s, the bicycle became a widespread symbol of equality and
freedom. People of all social classes began biking side by side - in
the cities on their way to work, and in the countryside on their days
off.

In the early 1970s, however, the Mideast oil crisis put an end to that
development. ‘Car Free Sundays’ were introduced in Copenhagen,
and protests demanding Copenhagen to become car-free took place.

Hygge
The word hygge dates back to around 1800, at least in the meaning it
has today. However, various definitions of hygge can be traced back to
the Middle Ages, where a similar Old Norse word meant "protected
from the outside world."

Hygge is often about informal time together with family or close

friends. Typically, the setting is at home or another quiet location, or
perhaps a picnic during the summer months. It usually involves sharing
 a meal and wine or beer, or hot chocolate. You celebrate the small joys of life and It is an opportunity to
unwind and take things slow.

Fun facts about Denmark

 One of the happiest countries in the world. ...
 The Danish language has no word for "please" ...
 We have a word for that cozy feeling of togetherness, hygge. ...
 How's this for a fun fact about Denmark? ...
 The Danish alphabet has 3 additional letters: Æ, Ø, and Å ...
 LEGO® was invented by a Dane.