Facts - Nice to know

 Currency:
Danish krone - DKK 1krone = 100øre. Some major restaurants and shops accept Euro.

 Credit cards:
Credit cards can be used in most taxis, cafés, restaurants and shops.

 Population:
5,8 mil.

 Location:   
Western Europe, bordering Germany, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.

 Capital:     
Copenhagen (in Danish, København). Other cities of interest include Århus, Odense and Aalborg.

 Total area: 
42,930 sq km

 Languages:
Danish is the official language. English is the main second language.

 Climate:     
Denmark has a temperate coastal climate.

 Religion:    
The majority of the Danish people are Evangelical Lutherans; there are minorities of Protestants, Roman Catholics and Muslims.

 Food:        
Denmark is known for Danish pastries, open sandwiches (smorrebrod) and meatballs. Other traditional recipes are for rice porridge, dumplings and various fish dishes.