Main Facts About Denmark

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Currency
The currency of Denmark is the Danish Krone (DKK). One Danish Krone is divided into 100 øre. Banknotes come in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 DKK, and coins come in denominations of 50 øre, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 DKK. Most places in Denmark accept credit and debit cards, and many places also accept euros. It is a good idea to have some cash on hand for smaller purchases and for use in more rural areas.
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Language
The official language of Denmark is Danish, which is a Germanic language closely related to Norwegian and Swedish. English is also widely spoken in Denmark, with around 90% of the population being able to speak it fluently. Other commonly spoken languages in Denmark include German, French, and Spanish.
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Weather
Denmark has a temperate maritime climate, with cool summers and mild winters. The average temperature in Denmark ranges from around 3°C in January to around 20°C in July. The weather in Denmark can be unpredictable, with rain and wind being common throughout the year.
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Power Plugs
In Denmark, the plugs and sockets are of type C and type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. It is a good idea to bring a plug adapter if you are traveling to Denmark with electronic devices that have different plug types.
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Population
The current population of Denmark is 5,906,409 as of Wednesday, November 30, 2022, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.
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Fun Fact
The “Dannebrog” was first acknowledged back in 1219, which makes it the oldest state flag still in use by an independent nation.