Physiographically, denmark belongs to the north european plain rather than to the geologically distinct scandinavian peninsula which is part of the ancient baltic shield, occupied by norway and sweden. Apr 11, 2019 book of lost books discovered in danish archive. The occupation ended on 5th may 1945 when nazi germany was defeated by the allies at the end of second world war. Copenhagen facts interesting facts about copenhagen.
Denmark consists of the peninsula of jutland and an archipelago of more than 400 islands of which about 70 are inhabited the official name of denmark is the kingdom of denmark the kingdom of denmark also includes the selfgoverning territories of the faroe islands and greenland in the north atlantic ocean denmark borders sweden, and germany, as well as the north sea and baltic sea. Check out our country profile, full of essential information about denmarks geography, history. Famed danish writers include hans christian andersen, whose fairy tales have been translated into more languages than any other book. What are english books about danish culture and history.
History ancient history to 1448 the danes probably settled jutland by c. Denmark facts, worksheets, geography, climate, people. Ad, when the danes had an important role in the viking or norse raids on western europe and were. The history of denmark as a unified kingdom began in the 8th century, but historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living there the danes as early as 500 ad. Denmark is the worlds happiest country as per worlds happiness report 2016. It consists of the kingdoms of sweden, norway, and denmark. The history of denmark as a unified kingdom began in the 8th century, but historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living therethe. Separate studies have ranked danish people as the happiest in the eu 2007 cambridge university study, and happiest people in the world 2006 leicester university study or 2nd happiest in the world world database of happiness 20002009. Along with norway and sweden, denmark is a part of the northern european region known as scandinavia. Before the late 1800s, denmarks chief agricultural products were grains, but at the end of the 1800s an influx of cheap grains from the americas and russia caused prices to plummet. List of books and articles about scandinavian history. Uncovering the secrets of the worlds happiest country helen russell. Hetalia is for people to help learn history in a fun little way.
Denmark has, along with other scandinavian countries, the second highest standard v. The publicly held danish broadcasting corporation offers danish programming on several radio stations and television channels. From historical nuggets to modern culture, denmark provides a lot of. Nov 17, 2016 denmark most likely means land of the danes.
Denmarks hightech agricultural sector is the latest development in a long history of danish farming. Denmark is a member of the eu but not the eurozone. Despite its changing, and in the end relatively small, boundaries, denmark has played a much larger part in the politics of europe than might be expected. The history of denmark as a unified kingdom began in the 8th century, but historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living there the.
The history of the people of denmark, like that of all humankind, can be divided into prehistoric and historic eras. Fun denmark facts for kids interesting information about. Book of lost books discovered in danish archive smart news. This book will be invaluable for english speakers trying to understand how one small country in the north atlantic has had such an outsize influence on. Founded in 1479, the university of copenhagen is not only denmarks oldest university, but also one of the oldest in northern europe. Before the late 1800s, denmark s chief agricultural products were grains, but at the end of the 1800s an influx of cheap grains from the americas and russia caused prices to plummet.
When i first arrived, i enjoyed xenophobes guide to the danes. Book description at different points in its history, denmarks boundaries have encompassed england, sweden, west africa, india, and the west indies. Danish men marry the oldest of all europeans at 32 years old in average. The kingdom of denmark also includes the selfgoverning territories of the faroe islands and greenland in the north atlantic ocean. The current monarch, queen margrethe ii who became regnant in april 1972 can also point to the oldest lineage in europe, dating back to early 900 ad and viking king gorm. When germany occupied denmark on april 9, 1940, the jewish population was approximately 7,500, accounting for 0. About history the world factbook central intelligence.
This book will be invaluable for english speakers trying to understand how one small country in the. Researchers looking into the criteria for life satisfaction venture one explanation. History relics and monuments from denmarks illustrious past abound pretty much wherever you happen to be. The history of copenhagen, denmark the best sights in livorno, italy today, copenhagen is the most visited city in scandinavia with scenes and sights from harbor tours to innovative merchant centers. On average, denmark has 171 days with precipitation of more than 0.
Get up close to the danish crown jewels at rosenborg castle, spend a funfilled day at egeskov castle or act out your best hamlet impression at kronborg castle. He was close to the catholic church rulers of denmarksweden and the monarchy and aristo. Sufficient written historical sources for danish history do not become available before the establishment of medieval church institutions, notably monasteries, where monks recorded orally. Walk through danish history and the homes of the danish royal family, past and present, at these stunning castles in denmark. Most jews lived in the countrys capital and largest city, copenhagen. The danish government at that time ignored a warning related to the attack organized by germany which was estimated to take place on 8 or 9 april. Facts about denmark languages in denmark danish is spoken in denmark and in some regions in northern germany. The books are translated and can be found pretty easy. History of copenhagen lonely planet travel information. What are good books that cover the history of denmark. A brief history of basic intelligence and the world factbook the intelligence cycle is the process by which information is acquired, converted into intelligence, and made available to policymakers. Our denmark facts provide interesting and fun facts about denmark, the scandinavian country and its people, geography superlatives, animals, food and much more.
History copenhagen was founded in 1167 by toughasnails bishop absalon, who erected a fortress on slotsholmen island, fortifying a small and previously unprotected harbourside village. The history of copenhagen dates back to the first settlement at the site in the 11th century. Danish speaking minority groups are also found in the other scandinavian countries norway and sweden as well as in some countries around the world such as in the usa, canada and brazil. Denmark s hightech agricultural sector is the latest development in a long history of danish farming. See the fact file below for more information on the denmark or alternatively, you can. Danish history and culture denmark is one of the oldest states in europe and the oldest kingdom in the world. The first mention of the name of the kingdom denmark comes from about a. In his book, wiking not only gives you the facts but helps you to make your. More quick facts about denmark new window the danes. Or visit the old town openair museum with timber buildings and learn about the citys history. Several commercial television channels, most available via cable or satellite, and a large number of local and commercial. The world famous building toys lego are from denmark. Denmark has good gdp per capita, healthy life expectancy, people are very generous and people in denmark get more freedom to make life choices. The owners of radios and televisions pay a license fee, which finances public broadcasting operations.
Infoplease has everything you need to know about denmark. Denmark is very flat, and most of the country is surrounded by the sea. Stone age dolmens litter the islands south of zealand, amazingly preserved bronze age bog bodies lie at rest in jutland while ancient churches and magnificent renaissance castles are almost commonplace on funen and zealand. Hygge concept in denmark, including wool socks, coffee and a book. Facts about denmark in world war 2 talk about the occupation of nazi germany during the second world war. Book of lost books discovered in danish archive smart. Denmark, officially known as kingdom of denmark, is a country in northern europe that consists of the jutland peninsula, north of germany, and close to 406 islands, about 80 of which are inhabited. The history book by dk, 9780241225929, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Read these 4 books about denmark to prepare yourself for your new life. Denmark is experiencing a modest economic expansion. Interesting facts about denmark denmark guide eupedia. However, little is known of danish history before the age of the vikings 9th11th cent.
First acknowledged in 1219, the danish flag remains the oldest state flag in the world still in use by an independent nation. In fact, no matter where you stand in denmark, you are usually less than one hour away from the sea. After the romans left england in the 4th century, the peaceful celtic britons were attacked by the warlike angles, saxons and jutes, three groups of people who came from west germany and denmark. Europe denmark the world factbook central intelligence. The rest were german and eastern european refugees. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. History of denmark lonely planet travel information. They have their own distinctive history, language, and culture.
Interesting facts about copenhagen, denmark usa today. They took control of most of the country they called, aenglaland between ad 450 and 600. Other articles where history of denmark is discussed. They serve as a nice and light introduction to danish history, language. A history of denmark palgrave essential histories series 9780230273429. Jespersens history of denmark pairs an insiders perspective on danish history and politics with a keen assessment of how denmarks domestic situation has been affected by external, global developments. Denmark occupies 43,094 square kilometers 16,621 square miles, a little less than twice the size of massachusetts. Tveskov combines historical fact with childhood memories of denmark under german occupation in world war ii. The history of modern denmark is essentially the story of how a once extensive and diverse empire slowly fragmented under the changing circumstances of the times. List of books and articles about danish history online. Nov 05, 2016 saxo grammaticus is the place to start. These early documents include the writings of jordanes and procopius. Finland and iceland are usually considered part of scandinavia. Its location in the capital city makes the universitys development, key people and events part of the history of denmark.
Well written and in depth without boring you with nonessential facts that a noncitizen would not care about. The harbour and the excellent possibilities for herring fishing contributed to copenhagens growth and development into an. The tallest building in downtown copenhagen, the radisson blu royal hotel, was copenhagens first skyscraper when it was built in 1960 and remains the sole highrise in the city center. It is made up of the jutland peninsula and more than 400 islands in the north sea. Information is raw data from any source, data that may be fragmentary, contradictory, unreliable, ambiguous, deceptive, or wrong. After the fortification was built, the harbourside village grew in importance and took on the name komandshavn merchants port, which was later condensed. In several surveys, the danes rank as the people who have the highest life satisfaction in the world. From the middle of the 12th century it grew in importance after coming into the possession of bishop absalon, and the city was fortified with a stone wall during the th century. Despite previously meeting the criteria to join the european economic and monetary union, denmark has negotiated an optout with the eu and is not required to adopt the euro. Although 80% of danes officially belong to the folkekirken church of denmark, a. Founded in 1479, the university of copenhagen is not only denmark s oldest university, but also one of the oldest in northern europe.
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