Denmark
Kingdom of Denmark
Europe · Northern Europe
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Hans Christian Andersen
writer
He is world famous for fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
Local Delicacy
Smørrebrød
An open-faced rye bread sandwich topped with fish, meat, or cheese.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
The Little Mermaid
The Copenhagen statue inspired by Andersen's tale is one of Denmark's most recognized sights.
Agriculture & Produce
Barley is one of Denmark's leading field crops, heavily tied to its livestock and feed sector.
Apples are Denmark's main fruit crop and the most widely recognized orchard fruit.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The violin is the leading instrument in Danish folk dance music and many traditional ensembles.
Accordion is widely played in Danish folk, dance and community music settings.
The clarinet has an established role in Danish folk traditions, especially on some islands.
Piano is central in Denmark’s classical, pop and hymn-playing traditions.
The guitar is one of the most commonly used instruments in Danish popular music.