Welcome to Denmark 🇩🇰 — a remarkable destination in Northern Europe. Its official name is Kingdom of Denmark, and today around 6.0 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 43,094 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Denmark: key statistics, an introduction to Copenhagen, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Denmark
Denmark lies in Northern Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 43,094 square kilometres, it ranks 134th in the world by total area.
Denmark has a coastline as well as land borders with Germany — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Copenhagen serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Denmark has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Denmark is home to approximately 6.0 million residents — the 115th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Danishs.
The main language spoken here is Danish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Denmark rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Danish krone (DKK, symbol kr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Denmark is +45. Websites from the country typically use the .dk internet domain.
If Denmark came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Copenhagen) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Denmark shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Denmark
- Denmark's flag emoji is 🇩🇰 — its two-letter country code is DK and its three-letter code is DNK.
- Denmark covers 43,094 km², ranking 134th in the world by area.
- With about 6.0 million people, Denmark holds the 115th spot in the world population ranking.
- Denmark is a member state of the United Nations.
- Denmark shares borders with 1 country.
Denmark — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Denmark?
- The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
- What is the population of Denmark?
- Denmark has a population of approximately 5,976,992 people, ranking 115th in the world.
- Where is Denmark located?
- Denmark is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Denmark?
- The main language spoken in Denmark is Danish.
- What currency is used in Denmark?
- Denmark uses the Danish krone (DKK).
