Denmark Interesting Facts

Denmark is located in Northern Europe on the Jutland peninsula and 480 islands, one of which is the largest island in the world - Greenland. Of all Scandinavian countries, the most unusual is Denmark, interesting facts are a vivid proof of this. So the interest is already caused by the very form of government in the country - this is the kingdom headed by the queen. The head of the government is the Prime Minister.

Denmark's interesting historical facts, which have survived to this day, indicate that of all the Scandinavian countries, it was not only the oldest, but also the most powerful kingdom. So during the time of the Kalmar Union, that is, from 1397 to 1523, the Danish monarchy ruled at once three states - Denmark, Sweden and Norway, the last twenty years, the rules of Queen Margreta.

Almost all Danes speak English, going officially recognized is Danish. In this small country, all the villages and big cities, including the capital of Copenhagen, are very cozy. The roads here are paved with stone, and houses with spiers, covered with tiles, are very similar to the toy ones - this makes Copenhagen look like a fairy tale. And Copenhagen entered the top ten cities where congresses are held. One of the largest universities in the world is located here.

In Denmark, the most talented storyteller in the world was born and grew up - Hans Christian Andersen. His world-famous Little Mermaid, whose statue is set in Copenhagen, has become a symbol of the country. Andersen's tales have been translated into almost all the languages of the world.

In some countries, a Swedish family consisting of three people became a common phenomenon, but Denmark interesting facts testify to this, it became the first country that legalized homosexual marriage in 1989 and equalized the rights of homosexual couples with heterosexual couples.

The cuisine of Denmark combines fresh sushi and sea products, but Danes especially like herring, which is part of open sandwiches, which in the national cuisine is countless. In addition to fishing, livestock farming and fur farming are well developed in Denmark. This small country supplies the world market with a third of the mink pelts. Danish agriculture employs only 5% of the population, but in spite of this, agricultural products are produced here three and a half times more than they need for personal consumption. Denmark produces many environmentally friendly products of agriculture and trades with almost all countries of the world.

In Denmark, thanks to the work of the police, crime is almost not developed. For example, prisoners immediately after employment are employed, monitored and not only offered to find an occupation for their liking, but also can pay the costs associated with this, for example, to shoot a film or publish a book. This is a very calm country. Our Russian Tsar Nicholas II liked to come here and, disguised in a simple dress, just walking around Copenhagen, and completely alone.

It is believed that the roads of Denmark - some of the best in Europe, and the tax on cars is the highest, apparently therefore the main means of transportation here is a bicycle. Thanks to this traffic congestion on the roads is much less than in the cities of Russia, but the rental car is not at all more expensive than in any European country. A bicycle can also be rented, and completely free of charge: when you take a bicycle - you lower the coin into the machine, and when you take the bicycle - you take it back. There are no toll roads in the country. The fare on public transport is high, but at the stops or in other public places you can find four daily free newspapers.

Leicester University of England conducted research and found that the state in which the happiest people live is Denmark interesting facts prove it. But the Danes are not only the happiest, they are also the wisest people and understand that wealth is not measured by the amount of something and that a person needs much less than what he has. In recent years, Denmark has been recognized as the most prosperous and happy country many times.