Flag Description

red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side; the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world; traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle; caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory; in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign

Background: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 European Union's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), European defense cooperation, and issues concerning certain justice and home affairs.

Total Area: 43,094 sq km

Land Area:42,434 sq km

Water Area:660 sq km

Land Boundries Total:140 km

Border Countries:Germany 140 km

Coastline:7,314 km

Lowest Point:Lammefjord -7 m

Highest Point:Mollehoj/Ejer Bavnehoj 171 m

Population:5,569,077 (July 2014 est.)

Population Growth Rate:0.22% (2014 est.)

Religion:Evangelical Lutheran (official) 80%, Muslim 4%, other (denominations of less than 1% each, includes Roman Catholic, Jehovah's Witness, Serbian Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Baptist, and Buddhist) 16% (2012 est.)

Literacy(%):0.99

Literacy(%) Male:0.99

Literacy(%) Female:99% (2003 est.)

Independence Day:ca. 965 (unified and Christianized under HARALD I Gormson); 5 June 1849 (became a constitutional monarchy)

National Holiday:none designated; Constitution Day, 5 June (1849) is generally viewed as the National Day

Add Comment

* Required information
1000
Drag & drop images (max 3)
Enter the fifth word of this sentence.
Captcha Image
Powered by Commentics

Comments

No comments yet. Be the first!