A glimpse of Denmark

The capital Copenhagen is the pearl of Seeland, Denmark's largest island.

From ugly duckling to swan

Denmark's landscape is a harmonious blend of nature and people. The capital Copenhagen is a pearl on Seeland, Denmark's largest island. Copenhagen has a population of only about one and a half million, making it perhaps one of the most laid-back cities in Europe.

No skyscrapers, no bustling business centers. Here there is the world’s longest pedestrian street (2km) Stroget through the old town, many lakes and parks. Street vendors, musicians, birdsong and church bells ringing in a harmonious chorus. Art shops, restaurants with specialties, cafes, Tivoli amusement park in the summer, 18th century houses with red roofs or covered with green copper, modern architecture…

Out of the capital, you can enjoy the countryside on the three small islands south of Seeland (Lolland, Falster and Mon). Here you can find pretty provincial towns, charming villages, country churches and ancient royal castles.

The Jutland Peninsula is the mainland part of Denmark, the capital is Ahrüs, the second largest city in the country with around 300,000 inhabitants, containing many Viking ruins and ancient castles. Ahrüs has an old town containing many restored old buildings from all over Denmark, creating the atmosphere of an old country town.

Northern Jutland is the hilly, most forested region in the country. Funen Island is home to the city of Odense, the birthplace of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, a lush green landscape that evokes the atmosphere of his fairy tales. In particular, Borholm Island in the Baltic Sea is picturesque with high cliffs close to the sea, long sandy beaches, dense forests, and small, poetic towns.

Greenland, under self-government, is the second largest island in the world , with Nuuk as its capital. The island has about 50,000 inhabitants (Eskimos and Danes). Snowy landscape: a plateau 80% covered with ice mountains 1500m thick, except in the south and southeast. The Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic, also under self-government, have about 40,000 inhabitants, living mainly on fishing. On some rocky islands, millions of seabirds come to lay and incubate eggs, there are large bird stations.

In this beautiful and traditional country, a rich culture flourishes, combining ancient and present values.

There are 11.1 million visitors to the museums (collections of Viking relics, toys, paintings, sculptures...). Denmark is also famous for its Lego toys for children which are exported and present in 135 countries.

Government radio and television compete with some of the advertising networks. In addition to two national TV channels and three national radio systems, there are 64 local TV stations and 280 radio stations.

The theatres (which have nearly three million spectators each year) are more or less subsidised by the government, but are largely self-sufficient. Ahrüs, the capital of the Jutland peninsula, is famous for its annual Wagner operas.

The Royal Danish Ballet is very prestigious in the world. Denmark has a tradition of ballet since the 19th century, directed by A. Bourmonville at the Royal Theatre from 1830 to 1877.

In recent years, Denmark has produced nearly 20 films annually, with more than 10 million viewers.

Danish painting is famous for its golden age (1816-1848) and the Cobra (Copenhagen + Brussels + Amsterdam) expressionist movement of 1948-1951. Since then, it has had an international reputation.

The music is represented by many new creative trends, Danish rock music is appreciated abroad, especially in the US and Japan.

The art of eating is a unique feature of Danish culture. As a country of agriculture and fishing, people are used to eating fresh and healthy food. Traditional food is Smorrebred, a few slices of freshly cut black bread, spread with a lot of butter, topped with some marinated herring and onions, or sausages, liver pâté… accompanied by a glass of beer, simple, fresh, nutritious. There are many coffee shops and delicious restaurants everywhere.

Denmark is proud of its many achievements in sports. Morning and evening, more and more people practice jogging. Football is the national sport, but sailing, cycling, basketball, volleyball, and cross-country running are also popular. Denmark has won gold medals in many Olympic events. The famous football brothers Michael and Brian Laudrup are the pride of Danish football.

Environmental protection is a key feature of Danish culture. Industry developed alongside water purification and the destruction of toxic chemicals; high-quality air purifiers were exported worldwide.

About 20% of waste comes from households, 50% from factories, 30% from energy production and purification systems. Of this total, 55% is recycled, 25% is incinerated and 20% is buried. Cities collect glass and old furniture. Air pollution control is intensified. Taxes are increased on the use of chemicals harmful to the environment. Denmark has been a pioneer in environmental protection.

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