Denmark Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Denmark (ISO: DK) and the capital city, Copenhagen. This page enables you to explore Denmark and its land boundaries in total: 140 km. You may also view the border countries of Denmark (total: 1, Germany 140 km with its area of total: 43,094 sq km; land: 42,434 sq km, water: 660 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Denmark Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Denmark, located in Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm), with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Denmark and its location (Europe) at the geographic coordinates of 56 00 N, 10 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Denmark including Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark |
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| Name of the country: | Denmark | Capital city: | Copenhagen |
| Geographical coordinates of Denmark: | 56 00 N, 10 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Copenhagen: | 55 40 N 12 35 E |
| Location of Denmark: | Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm) | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Denmark: | total: 43,094 sq km; land: 42,434 sq km, water: 660 sq km | Area comparative of Denmark: | slightly less than twice the size of Massachusetts |
| The elevation data of Denmark: | mean elevation: 34 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Lammefjord -7 m, highest point: Mollehoj/Ejer Bavnehoj 171 m | The climate of Denmark: | temperate: humid and overcast: mild, windy winters and cool summers |
| Land use of Denmark: | agricultural land: 63.4%; arable land 58.9%; permanent crops 0.1%; permanent pasture 4.4%; forest: 12.9%; other: 23.7%note: highest percentage of arable land for any country in the world (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 4,350 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Denmark: | controls Danish Straits (Skagerrak and Kattegat) linking Baltic and North Seas; about one-quarter of the population lives in greater Copenhagen | The terrain of Denmark: | low and flat to gently rolling plains |
| Land boundaries of Denmark: | total: 140 km | Borders countries of Denmark: | Germany 140 km |
| Maritime claims of Denmark: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation | ||
Fast Facts about Denmark
Are you traveling to Denmark? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm).
Did you know that the legal system of Denmark is civil law; judicial review of legislative acts?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Denmark, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 74,497 km, paved: 74,497 km (including 1,188 km of expressways) (2016)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: COPENHAGEN (capital) 1.268 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 87.7% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Denmark: 5,593,785 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.22% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority). Note: English is the predominant second language. These days, Denmark has to face a net migration rate of 2.1 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Denmark nowadays; Scandinavian, Inuit, Faroese, German, Turkish, Iranian, Somali.
The right to vote in Denmark can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Denmark. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 7 years.
In case if you plan to visit Denmark for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Denmark are: none designated; Constitution Day, 5 June (1849) is generally viewed as National Day.
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Denmark, these are the most likely dangers you might face: flooding is a threat in some areas of the country (e.g., parts of Jutland, along the southern coast of the island of Lolland) that are protected from the sea by a system of dikes. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Copenhagen and/or Denmark?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Denmark, the population has to face a death rate of 10.3 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Denmark
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Denmark. Here they are: Danish, Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German (small minority). Note: English is the predominant second language.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .dk
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate: humid and overcast: mild, windy winters and cool summers.
Its capital city is Copenhagen, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Copenhagen: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October. Note: applies to continental Denmark only not to its North Atlantic components.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Denmark; mean elevation: 34 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Lammefjord -7 m, highest point: Mollehoj/Ejer Bavnehoj 171 m. The length of its total coastline are: 7,314 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 140 km.
Current environmental issues in Denmark; air pollution, principally from vehicle and power plant emissions; nitrogen and phosphorus pollution of the North Sea; drinking and surface water becoming polluted from animal wastes and pesticides.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: flooding is a threat in some areas of the country (e.g., parts of Jutland, along the southern coast of the island of Lolland) that are protected from the sea by a system of dikes.
For your traveling options, there are 80 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Denmark all together with 400 km (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 74,497 km, paved: 74,497 km (including 1,188 km of expressways) (2016).
Background of Denmark
Like every nation, Denmark also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. However, the country has opted out of certain elements of the EU’s Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union, European defense cooperation, and issues concerning certain justice and home affairs. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
