Denmark — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Denmark: capital Copenhagen, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Denmark is in Europe. Its capital is Copenhagen.

Climate

Temperate maritime; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers

Low and flat to gently rolling plains; coastline is sandy with large dunes; fjords in the west

Denmark invented LEGO - the name comes from "leg godt" meaning "play well".

Denmark is consistently ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, with the concept of "hygge" central to Danish culture.

The Danish flag (Dannebrog) is the oldest continuously used national flag in the world, dating back to 1219.

960: Harald Bluetooth unifies Denmark and introduces Christianity

1397: Kalmar Union unites Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

1849: Constitutional monarchy established, ending absolute rule

1940: German occupation during World War II

1973: Denmark joins the European Economic Community

2000: Øresund Bridge opens, linking Denmark and Sweden