Denmark Iceland (World map of divided countries)

Author: Luo Yuling
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Denmark is located in northern Europe, bordering Germany to the south, the North Sea to the west, and facing Norway and Sweden across the sea to the north. Its coastline is 7,314 kilometers long. It has a maritime temperate climate. The average temperature in January is 0.1°C, and in July, it is 16.4°C. Denmark has a moist climate and flat terrain. In spring (April and May), the weather is mild, while summer (June to August) is relatively warm. Due to its high latitude, Denmark experiences long daylight hours, with the sun setting after 9 p.m. in the evening. Autumn (September to November) is windy and rainy, and winter often sees frost and snow.
Political System: Constitutional monarchy. The unified kingdom was formed around 985 AD. In the 1920s, it conquered all of England and Norway. In 1379, it took a dominant position in the Kalmar Union with Sweden and Norway, but gradually declined thereafter. In 1849, it established a constitutional monarchy. It declared independence during both World Wars. From April 1940 to May 1945, it was occupied by Germany. In 1944, Iceland declared independence from Denmark. In 1949, it joined NATO, and in 1973, it joined the European Community.
Language: Danish. Most Danes speak English.
Geography Overview: Composed of 406 islands. Its total area is only 43,000 square kilometers, making it the smallest country in Northern Europe.
Population: Approximately 5.32 million people, with 97% being Danish of Germanic descent. Most residents are Christian.
Language: The official language is Danish, and English is also widely spoken.
Currency: Krone (DKK in international symbols), but prices in Denmark are denoted as KR.
Time Zone: 7 hours behind Beijing Time.
National Flower: Holly.
Economic Overview: Industry is the backbone of Denmark's national economy, with significant roles in oil extraction, shipbuilding, chemicals, electronics, food, and textiles. Denmark has a highly developed agriculture, and it is the world's largest producer of mink fur and one of the world's four major fishing nations. Industry is the mainstay of Denmark's national economy, with key sectors including oil development, shipbuilding, chemicals, electronic instruments, food, and textiles. Products such as marine engines, cement production equipment, hearing aids, beer, enzyme preparations, and artificial insulin are renowned worldwide. Agriculture is highly developed, with advanced technology and production efficiency, ranking among the world's top countries. Denmark ranks third and fourth globally in the export of pork, cheese, and butter, respectively. Its wheat varieties are world-famous. Denmark is also the world's largest producer of mink fur and one of the four major fishing nations, as well as the largest fishing producer within the EU.
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is the largest city in Northern Europe. In Danish, it means "Port of Merchants," and it is the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. It features the statue of the Little Mermaid from fairy tales, the beautiful Gilleleje Fountain, and the City Hall with ancient Nordic charm. There is also the magnificent Frederiksborg Castle, famous for Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." Denmark's fairy-tale-like mysterious landscapes are captivating. Nearby in R?dby, there is a unique historical-themed tourist village, established for those who wish to experience ancient life.
Denmark has highly developed science and technology, with 11 Danes winning the Nobel Prize. Over the years, Danes have made significant contributions to science: discovering a new star in the constellation of the Queen of Heaven, identifying the lymphatic system in the human body, determining the speed of light, and discovering vitamin K and other elements. Denmark lacks abundant natural resources, so every government has regarded education and technological development as prerequisites for national revitalization. It places great emphasis on intellectual investment, research and development, technology transfer, and high-efficiency production to expand exports and develop the national economy. Denmark's science and technology development strategy and priorities are tailored to its national conditions, focusing on applied research and technological development. Basic research is conducted only in limited fields where Denmark has special expertise (e.g., nuclear physics, biochemistry, medicine). In recent years, Denmark has primarily invested in the following six key areas: biomedicine, environmental research, information science, cancer research, materials research, and food processing technology. Not only does the government value biotechnology development, but companies also do. Novo Nordisk (BOVO), known for producing enzyme preparations and insulin, invested as much as 2 billion Danish Krone in 1995.
Denmark is a small country with relatively late industrialization. Due to the adoption of policies suited to its national conditions, Denmark quickly promoted industrial progress and economic development. For example, Denmark's agricultural development relies on the application of science and technology in agriculture, the entrepreneurial spirit of farmers, and an effective system based on globalized research, enabling it to quickly adapt to changes in the international market. In the early 1980s, when the international market grain prices plummeted sharply, Denmark immediately shifted from grain exports to livestock and seed production exports. This fully reflects Denmark's flexibility and adaptability in science and technology policy. Subsequently, Denmark sought the sustainable development of its agriculture by developing the food processing industry, which has also been a crucial foundation for Denmark's economic development and the establishment of emerging technology industries in recent decades. Even now, Denmark's industrial development is based on efficient agriculture, especially the continuous research and widespread application of modern biotechnology, which has opened up broad prospects not only for agriculture but also for light chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries.
Denmark's high-quality dairy cows are world-famous. The purity, uniformity, stability, high yield, and disease resistance of Danish exported forage and garden seeds are internationally renowned and highly trusted. Since 1993, both the government and industry have placed high importance and significant investment on information technology (including hardware, software, networks, and technical services). In 1993 alone, investment accounted for 2.71% of GNP, and in 1994, it was 3% of GNP, approximately 30 billion Danish Krone. In 1995, the government invested 35 million Danish Krone, particularly focusing on innovation in telecommunication technical services. As early as 1993, 85% of office workers used computers, and 64% of jobs were connected to local area networks (LAN), the highest proportion in the world. In 1995, one-third of households had PCs, with 59.1 phone lines per 100 people and 6.7 mobile phones. Fiber-optic digital communication networks are widely used, and international conferences are held through telecommunication networks. Currently, all Danish financial institutions use the Darkont system for payments, orders, confirmations, and development. To improve the efficiency of technical services, 14 government technical service research institutes and 15 technical information centers have been organized into a "National Technical Service System Network." This network connects Danish and foreign research centers and companies to enhance services and information exchange in technology, management, innovation, and technology transfer.
Copenhagen is Denmark's financial and cultural center. It is a city composed of the Jutland Peninsula and 500 surrounding islands. The capital of Copenhagen is located at the eastern end of the largest island, Zealand, across the ?resund Strait from Sweden, serving as the gateway to Northern Europe. Here, the internationally renowned Copenhagen Airport has frequent flights to all parts of the world.