Trelleborg

The frozen North recalls the time of the Vikings. Around 1000 A.D., this rude race sailed a great many seas, pillaged the coasts of Europe and even penetrated into Spain and Italy. One of the best known reconstructed Viking camps is Trelleborg, a circular fortress with 31 wooden "long-houses, surrounded by a system of ditches and ramparts. Awaiting their sea voyages, more than 1500 soldiers (some with their spouses and children) were stationed here. It is said that the Vikings discovered North America during their voyages in the year 801.

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Kingdom

Capital: Copenhagen

Area: 43 000 km2

Population: 5.5 millions

Population density/km2: 128

EU member since 1973

National holiday: June 5th

National anthem: Der er et yndigt land

Located between the Baltic and North seas, this is one of the happiest countries in the world. This could be because wherever you are in Denmark you are never further than 30 minutes away from the beach. The country is made up of lots of small cities like Arhus, Copenhagen and Aalborg. All have lively bars and cafes. For outdoor enthusiasts who like cycling, canoening and walking, head to Bornholm and Silkborg. If you are really lucky you may get to meet Prince Frederick and his Australian princess Mary.

Denmark has 406 islands of which 97 are inhabited. No point in Denmark lies further than 50 km from the sea.

It is very difficult to calculate the surface area of the country because of the difference due to the tides. Indeed, in some places the ebb tide goes out 10 km.

The rates of income tax are very high in Denmark. They vary from 51% to 68% depending on the income bracket.

The Faroe Isles and Greenland became self-governing in 1979 and are not part of the EU.

The highest point in Denmark is 173 meters.

In Denmark, 70% of women work. This is the highest percentage in the EU.