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DENMARKCreated by:

Lauryna DidžiulytėRaminta Gedeikaitė

2e

2011

About Denmark location

Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe.

The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark.

Facts

Capital - Copenhagen Official language – Danish Population - 5,564,219 mln. people Religions - Evangelical Lutheran 95%,

other Protestant and Roman Catholic 3%, Muslim 2%

Flag

Climate Temperate Humid and overcast Mild, windy winters Cool summers

The Danish People

Danes are respected for their accomplishments in science, art, literature and architecture. They value tolerance and diversity. The individual is also highly regarded in Danish culture. Danes are very proud of their excellent educational system. Although the Danes value close and stable family lives, but they have one of the highest divorce rates in Europe.

Danish cuisine

Danish cuisine is known for its open sandwiches, meatballs and sweet pastry. Denmark is known for it’s beer: Carlsberg and Tuborg are world famous breweries.

Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark.

Copenhagen is a major regional centre of culture, business, media, and science.

Copenhagen has repeatedly been recognized as one of the cities with the best quality of life.

It is also considered one of the world's most environmentally friendly cities.

Politics The Kingdom of Denmark

is a constitutional monarchy. The current and reigning monarch is Queen Margrethe II.

The Danish Royal Family monarchy of Denmark the oldest in Europe.

Danish Monarchy, the most historical of the World.

DENMARK ROYAL FAMILY

The most popular places

The City Hall Square Is a public square in the centre of Copenhagen,

located in front of the Copenhagen City Hall.

Slotsholmen is an island in the harbour of Copenhagen.

The statue of The Little Mermaid The statue of The Little Mermaid sits on a

rock in the harbour of the capital of Denmark. Based on a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, the small and unimposing statue is a Copenhagen icon and a major tourist attraction.

The Little Mermaid, is the story of a young mermaid who fell in love with a prince who lived on the land, and often came up to the edge of the water to look for her love.

Questions

1. How many kilometres are between Lithuania and Denmark?

2.What is the capital of Denmark?

3. Who is the Queen of Denmark?

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