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. Copenhagen The Little Mermaid The little mermaid from 1913 inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale Amalienborg, Kronborg
Nyhavn In Copenhagen we have a port called Nyhavn. 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