Denmark as a monarchy

Denmark is the oldest kingdom in Europe dating back to the 10th century

Monarchy was founded by the Viking kings Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth

The Kingdom of Denmark includes Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Island

The Danish Royal family

Denmark used to be much larger Boarders before 1864 Denmark today

Denmark is a welfare society giving us equal right to social security such as free medical help and free access to education

Flexicurity refers to the labour market: Flexible rules for hiring and firing, unemployment benefits and an active labour market policy

Denmark was again in 2013 ranked as the happiest nation in the world. 

Transport in Denmark

4 Million bicycles

Small cars

A global maritime industry leader

Technology in Denmark

Strong traditions for alternative energy

Technological forefront within wind power – world leading players such as Vestas and LM Windpower - 30% of todays electricity derives from wind power

Strong biotech industry within enzymes, cancer research and diabetes

Agriculture produce food for 15 mio. people (effective farms using technology). Focus on biomass for energy

Lego, Bang & Olufsen, Danfoss (radiator thermostats), Grundfos, Terma (defense, aerospace manufac.) Energy tagets in Denmark

 50 % of electricity: sustainable energy in 2020  100% of electricity: sustainable energy in 2035  100% of all energy supply – also for transport: sustainable energy in 2050  Means: ◦ Wind mills, electric cars, heating pumps, solar cells, smart grid, storage of energy in batteries

Food Leverpaste!  Is a traditional Danish meal.  It is only made in Denmark. Paté is a copy of liver paste, from France. Pork roast  In Denmark, one of our national food is pork roast. It is a tradition that we eat it for Christmas, but also like a fine dinner in the weekend. Sport Handball  Handball is the national sport of Denmark.  It was a Danish man, Holger Nielsen, who invented Handball. The Little Mermaid  The little mermaid from 1913 inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale  Amalienborg,

Nyhavn  In Copenhagen we have a port called . Nyhavn has existed for over 100 years and many people comes to Copenhagen to see Nyhavn. From Nyhavn you can go on canal cruise and see The Opera House, The Little Mermaid, The National Bank, Børsen etc. ENJOY YOUR STAY