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DENMARK

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Denmark is a small country in the centre of Europe.

55º North 12º East.

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PHYSICAL FEATURES Denmark is a small country in the centre of Europe. Denmark is situated 55ยบ north and 12ยบ east. Most of Denmark is bordered by sea as it is in the Jutland peninsula. It borders the North Sea on the north and west, the Baltic sea in the east and in the south Germany. A part of Denmark is land (Jutland Peninsula) the rest of it are islands (Seelandia, Fiona, Lolland) and other islands like: Greenland, and Faroe islands. It is very flat, without mountains and short rivers. It has 43.100 km2. The largest river in Denmark is Gauden, and it is only 172 km long. The highest mountain in Denmark, is situated in Greenland, Gunnbjรถrn is its name and it is 3693 m high. The highest place in the Jutland Peninsula is Yding which is only 172 m high.

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Denmark has a cool oceanic climate. The temperatures in winter can drop to 0ÂşC. Summers are the hottest season of the year, sunny days normally. Spring and Autumn are cool but it is a bit of cold. The seasons when it rains the most are Summer and Autumn. Winter is

MAIN CITIES Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a population of 1,230 milions.

A number of bridges and tunnels connect the parts of the city together Arhus is the second largest city of Denmark.

The most important port of Denmark is situated here.

Odense is the third largest city in Denmark. It is

THIGS TO SEE AND DO The Nyhavn port in Copenhagen is a beautiful port where you can walk through the seafront.

The Amalienborg palace in Copenhagen is an enormous palace. It’s famous because is the winter home of the Danish Royal family.

Carlsberg beer is a famous european beer Produced in Denmark.

The Little Mermaid is a bronze statue by Edwar

Eriksen based on “ The Siren” book.

Victor Borge (3 January 1909 – 23 December 2000) was born in Borge Rosenbaum, was a Danish and American comedian, Borge did not speak a word of English so he moved to America to adapt his jokes.He died peacefully in his sleep a day after returning from a concert in Denmark.

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (2 January 1783 – 22 July 1853) was a Danish painter.He was born in the Duchy of Schleswig Denmark. He died in rare reasons.

FAMOUS PERSONS Erik Balling (29 November 1924 – 19 November 2005) was a Danish TV and film director.Balling started working for the largest and oldest Danish film production company, Nordisk Films Kompagni, in 1946.

FAMOUS PERSONS Hans Christian Andersen ( 18051875) he was a famous writer. Hans Christian Andersen was born in the town of Odense, Denmark, on April 2, 1805.

Andersen's father, who had received an elementary education, introduced Andersen to literature school. In the spring of 1872, Andersen fell out of his bed and he died.

FOOD Fish is the main food in Denmark.

If you ever go to Denmark, don’t forget to taste these dishes: Gravlax: Bread, pepper and lemon.

Danablu cheese

Cold apple cake

DID YOU KNOW?  Did you know that Denmark has more than 406 islands?  Did you know that the highest mountain in Denmark is only 170 meters high?  Did you know that Denmark is one of largest exporter of wind turbines?  Did you know that Denmark ranks number 133 of the world in terms of size?  Did you know that Greenland and the Faroe islands belong to Denmark?