DENMARK DRIVE

DENMARK DRIVE

Summary:

1.  Introduction.
2.  Maps and Flag.
3.  Borders.
4.  Regions and main cities.
5.  Relief.
6.  Climate.
7.  Tourism Guide.

Denmark is situated in northwest of Europe, located in Scandinavian country and a member of the European Union. In Danish, the country is called Danmark.

Capital: Copenhagen.
Population (2018): 5.680 million inhabitants.
Gross Domestic Product - GDP (2019): $ 362.4 billion.
Official language: Danish.
Population: 5,602,628.
National anthem: Der er and yndigt land.
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK).
National Day: April 16th.

2) MAP AND FLAG:

DENMARK MAP

COPENHAGEN,DENMARK

DENMARK FLAG

3) BORDERS:

Denmark is bordered on the north by Skagerrak, a strait between the North Sea and Norway, on the east by Kattegat and Øresund, on the south by the Baltic Sea, the Strait of Fehmarn and Germany, the west by the North Sea.

4) REGIONS AND MAIN CITIES:

Denmark is divided into 5 States:  Central Jutland (Midtjylland), South Denmark (Syddanmark),North Jutland (Nordjylland), Hovedstaden and Sjælland.

With its location, Copenhagen, located on the island of Sjælland, is the largest city in the country. Other major cities are Århus, the port and major industrial city of Jutland, Ålborg, northern port of Jutland and Odense, port of Fyn Island.

5) RELIEF:

Denmark itself has an area of   43,094 km². The territory consists of Jutland (70 percent of the country's area), a peninsula stretching about 338 km from north to south, and more than 500 islands in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The main islands are located between Jutland and Sweden. Sjælland is the largest of these, followed by Fyn, Lolland, Falster, Langeland and Møn. In the Baltic Sea, about 130 km east of Sjælland, is the island of Bornholm.

 The average altitude is just over 30 m above sea level. It is the Quaternary glaciations that gave the Danish territory its special character. Almost the entire country is covered with an irregular moraine mantle, consisting of clays, sand, gravels and stones. Everywhere glacial and postglacial erosion has left its mark, the ice-stop line, which runs from the North Sea to Viborg and then heads south towards Tringlev on the border with Germany, separates the moors from West Jutland, whose original vegetation, heath, has given way to plantations of Scots pines, fir trees and various crops. The highest point of the country is located in Yding Skovhøj (173 m), in east-central Jutland.

Western Denmark is a flat region of sand and gravel deposited by melting glaciers; the coast is lined with dunes. The east, slightly higher, is an area of   fertile plains and hills; the coast is deeply cut by a series of fjords. Limfjorden, the most northerly fjord, crosses the peninsula from east to west for 180 km from Kattegat to the North Sea via the Thyborøn Canal.

6) CLIMATE:

Denmark enjoys a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and rainy winters. The average temperature is 16 ° C in summer and 0 ° C in winter. Changes in wind direction can cause large temperature changes from one day to the next. Average annual precipitation is 830 mm, of which 10% is 100 in the form of snow.

7) TOURISM GUIDE:

Copenhagen:

 Built on two islands, and overlooking the Øresund Strait, Copenhagen looks somewhat like Amsterdam: the city can be visited on foot or by bike, along the canals like the Nyhavn district where bars and restaurants are teeming. Avant-gardist on architecture and design, København is also in terms of originality and curiosity. As a witness, the Christianshavn district, in which the very alternative (and threatened with rehabilitation) Christiania free city overlaps. But Copenhagen, besides its "coolness" and nightlife, is also famous for its monuments: the national symbol De Lille Havfrue (the little mermaid) deserves a stroll along the docks.

Region of Zealand:

 The largest island in Denmark protects treasures that should not be overshadowed by Copenhagen. Land of castles, we will not forget that of Kronborg located in Helsingør which inspired Shakespeare for Hamlet. Nor those of Frederiksborg and Fredensborg. The city of Roskilde is a compulsory stop to know the history of the Vikings. A bit of exoticism in this country: from Vordingborg take the road along the coast to discover sublime white chalk cliffs. Finally, the islands of Møn and Falster have tourist assets such as beaches and typical villages.

Aarhus:

 Renowned for its university and for being one of the first major Viking ports, Aarhus (or Århus) is the second largest city in Denmark and the capital of Jutland. On the spot, do not miss the old center, the Cathedral Saint-Clément, and the numerous museums of which that outdoors Den Gamle By.

Jutlan Region: 

The mainland of Denmark is the largest part of the territory. It hosts in particular the Legoland Park in Billund, ideal for your children. Nearby, in Jelling, are classified at Unesco runic stones which indicate the place where a Viking chief was buried. It was also a high place of worship. To the south, the town of Sønderborg is charming with its castle and mill. In contrast, in the north, the peninsula of Djursland has beaches, dolmens, and castles. On your way to the fishing town of Skagen, do not miss the city of Randers. At the end of the end, you will be exactly where the two seas meet, in Grenen. Finally, note that Aalborg is a city that moves and is absolutely pleasant to visit. It has great surprises like its museum of modern art. Nearby, the site of Lindholm Høje contains tombs built between the 5th and the 8th century.

Odense:

 Capital of Fyn Island, it was the cradle of Hans Christian Andersen, the writer famous for his tales. The surroundings are made of countryside, small villages, mansions and castles. It is a great place to relax.

Lolland Island:

 Very accessible, this island is also very touristy. Curiosity of Denmark, Knuthenborg Park is home to African animals such as tigers, rhinos, antelopes, etc ...

Official website :

https://denmark.dk/

Illustration Credits: Muhammad Sharjeel