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Denmark

Danmark

Northern Europe, Europe

Danish

Denmark (Danmark) is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. With a population of 6,011,488 and an area of 43,094 km², the capital city is Copenhagen. The official language is Danish. The national currency is the Danish krone (kr DKK).

Quick Facts

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Copenhagen
Capital
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6,011,488
Population
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43,094 km²
Area (km²)
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16,639 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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139 / km²
Population Density
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kr DKK
Currency
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+45
Dial Code
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.dk
TLD
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Europe
Continent

Travel & Living

Key indicators for visiting or living in Denmark.

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237 Mbps
Avg Internet Speed
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97 / 100
Safety Index

Geography

Denmark is located in Northern Europe at coordinates 56.00°N, 10.00°E. It shares borders with 1 country. Total land area: 43,094 km² (16,639 mi²). Population density: 139 people per km².

ContinentEurope
Coordinates56.00°N, 10.00°E
TimezonesUTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-01:00, UTC, UTC+01:00
BordersDEU

UNESCO World Heritage

Denmark is home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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3

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Denmark, including Idrætsparken with a capacity of 52,377 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumIdrætsparken
52,377 seats

Safety

Denmark has a safety index of 97 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.

Safety Index97 / 100

Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.

Cities in Denmark

Frequently Asked Questions about Denmark

What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
What is the population of Denmark?
Denmark has a population of approximately 6,011,488 people.
What continent is Denmark in?
Denmark is located in Europe, in the Northern Europe subregion.
Where is Denmark located?
Denmark is located in Northern Europe, Europe, at coordinates 56.0°N, 10.0°E.
What currency does Denmark use?
Denmark uses the Danish krone (kr DKK).
What is the capital and currency of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen and the currency is the Danish krone (DKK).
What language is spoken in Denmark?
The official language of Denmark is Danish.
What is the area of Denmark?
Denmark covers a total area of 43,094 km² (16,639 square miles).
How large is Denmark in square miles?
Denmark has a total area of approximately 16,639 square miles (43,094 km²).
What is the population density of Denmark?
Denmark has a population density of approximately 139 people per km².
Is Denmark an independent country?
Yes, Denmark is a fully independent and sovereign country.
How many countries does Denmark border?
Denmark shares land borders with 1 country.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Denmark have?
Denmark has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Is Denmark safe to visit?
Denmark is considered very safe, with a safety index of 97 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
What countries border Denmark?
Denmark shares land borders with: Germany.
What is the country calling code for Denmark?
The international calling code for Denmark is +45. To call Denmark from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +45 and the local number.
What time zone is Denmark in?
Denmark spans 5 time zones: UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC-01:00, UTC, UTC+01:00.
How fast is the internet in Denmark?
The average internet speed in Denmark is 237 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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