COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD - Countries of the World: Denmark - Fast Facts

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Countries of the World: Denmark presents an overview of Denmark’s geography, flag, currency, population, language, and religion, with concise reference-style “Fast Facts.” The material introduces Denmark’s size relative to U.S. Massachusetts and highlights key elements such as Dannebrog, its meaning, historical adoption in the 1500s, and related legends. It also explains the Danish krone, the subdivision into øre, and approximate early-2000s exchange rates, supporting a quick entry into Danish culture and daily context.

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Pages32

Reading Time49 min

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# COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD by Patricia J.Murphy S8 n厂厂9%520Y ³兰DETROT,vl 201--033 948J ,9 M95d DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY35674035835645 C巴 FJ?ARYE25 NAVED二，1 202-4093 g by Patricia J.Murphy Consultant: Marianne Stecher-HansenAssociate Professor Department of Scandinavian StudiesUniversity of Washington Bridgestone Books an imprint of Capstone PressMankato,Minnesota Bridgestone Books are published by Capstone Press151 Good Counsel Drive,P.O.Box 669,Mankato,Minnesota 56002http://www.capstone-press.com Copyright ◎2003 by Capstone Press.All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part,or stored in a retrievalsystem,or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic,mechanical,photocopying,recording,or otherwise,without written permission of the publisher.For information regarding permission,write to Capstone Press,151 Good Counsel Drive,PO.Box 669,Dept.R,Mankato,Minnesota 56002Printed in the United States of America. # Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Murphy,Patricia J.,1963- Denmark/by Patricia J.Murphy. p.cm.—(Countries of the world (Mankato,MN.)Includes bibliographical references and index. Summary:Introduces the geography,food,and culture of Denmark,including informationabout the capital Copenhagen and author Hans Christian Andersen. ISBN 0-7368-1371-3(hardcover) 1.Denmark—Juvenile literature.[1.Denmark.]I.Title.II.Series.DL109.M872003948.9—dc21 2001008368 # Editorial Credits Tom Adamson,editor;Karen Risch,product planning editor;Patrick D.Dentinger,book designer and illustrator;Alta Schaffer,photo researcher Photo CreditsBetty Crowell,8Blaine Harrington II,10Bob Krist/CORBIS,20Danish Tourist Board,14Dave Bartruff/CORBIS,cover Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS,18John La Due/Root Resources,6 R.Fahnestock/HOME AT FIRST Travel,16StockHaus Limited,5(top)TRIP/R.Powers,12 123456070605040302 Table of Contents Fast Facts……… …………4 Maps .. ……5 Flag…… Currency ………5 ………7 The Land . ……………9 Copenhagen. ………………11 Life at Home…… ……………13 Going to School. Danish Food……… ……………15 Sports and Games……… ……………17 ……………19 Hans Christian Andersen . ……………21 Holidays and Celebrations.. ……………22 Hands On:Make Smørrebrod Learn to Speak Danish …… ………23 ……………23 Words to Know……………… ……………24 Read More…………………………… ……………24 Useful Addresses and Internet Sites ………………24 Index………… Name:Kingdom of Denmark Capital:Copenhagen Population:More than 5.3 million Language:Danish Religion:Evangelical Lutheran # Fast Facts Size:16,639 square miles(43,094 square kilometers) Denmark is a little more than twice thesize of the U.S.state of Massachusetts.Crops:Grains,potatoes,sugar beets Maps Flag Denmark's flag is calledDannebrog.This name means"the spirit of Denmark."It isthe world's oldest national flag. Denmark adopted the flag in the 1500s.The flagbecame the model for other Scandinavian countryflags.These countries include Sweden,Norway,Finland,and Iceland.According to a legend,theDanish flag fell from the sky when Denmark's KingValdemar II defeated Estonia in 1219. urrency Denmark's unit of currencyis the Danish krone.There are100 øre in 1 krone. In the early 2000s,about 8.5 kroner equaled 1 U.S.dollar.About 5.3 kroner equaled 1 Canadian dollar.

FAQs

What is Denmark’s national flag called, and what does the name mean?

Denmark’s flag is called Dannebrog. The name means “the spirit of Denmark.”

How is Denmark’s currency organized?

Denmark’s unit of currency is the Danish krone, and there are 100 øre in 1 krone.

What exchange rate information is given in the book?

In the early 2000s, about 8.5 kroner equaled 1 U.S. dollar, and about 5.3 kroner equaled 1 Canadian dollar.

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