Capital: Copenhagen
Population
Total Population:
5,515,575
Annual Growth Rate:
0.6%
Density:
129 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
86.7%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Copenhagen (1,150,000); Arhus (240,000); Odense (160,000); Aalborg (100,000); Esbjerg (70,000).
Ethnic Origins:
Scandinavian, Inuit, Faroese, German, Turkish, Iranian, Somali
Official Language:
Danish is the official language of Denmark, Greenland and the Faeroe Islands. Both Greenland and the Faeroe Islands have their own languages too which most of the people speak, but Danish is used for official purposes and taught in schools.
Other Languages Spoken:
English is the predominant second language. Small minorities, mostly in Southern Denmark, speak German.
Business Language:
Yes. Danes are generally very used to using English and especially business people and government agencies.
Religion:
Protestants 91%, Catholics 2%, Others 7%.
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In CopenhagenExchange Rate on :
National Currency:Danish kroner (DKK)
Country Overview
Area:
43,090 km²
Type of State:
Denmark (official name: Kingdom of Denmark) is a constitutional monarchy based on parliamentary democracy.
Type of Economy:
High-income economy, OECD member.
The economic indicators are set fair; but fears of a labor shortage.
The economic indicators are set fair; but fears of a labor shortage.
HDI*:
0.952/1
HDI (World Rank):
13rd/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
F° | C°
17°
Low: 13° | High: 16°
Humidity: 77%
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Wind: 17 km/h
Sunrise: 6:24 am | Sunset: 7:48 pm
Sunrise: 6:24 am | Sunset: 7:48 pm
Copenhagen, Source: Yahoo Weather
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To Make a Call From Denmark, Dial 00
To Make a Call to Denmark, Dial +45
To Make a Call From Denmark, Dial 00
To Make a Call to Denmark, Dial +45
Internet Suffix:
.dk
Computers:
54.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
45.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
84.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Imports of Goods (millions USD) | 75,581 | 85,507 | 98,558 | 109,981 | 82,893 |
| Exports of Goods (millions USD) | 85,121 | 92,558 | 102,654 | 116,567 | 93,102 |
| Imports of Services (millions USD) | 37,002 | 45,232 | 53,998 | 62,432 | 50,570 |
| Exports of Services (millions USD) | 43,372 | 52,308 | 61,965 | 72,468 | 54,644 |
Source: WTO - World Trade Organization
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