Where is Denmark?
Denmark is a country in Northern Europe, bordered by Germany.
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Crazy but True
Denmark flies the oldest national flag still in use. The Dannebrog has been in continuous use since at least the 1300s, and legend says it fell from the sky during a battle in 1219. Danes fly it at birthdays and celebrations, which is why you may spot it on a cake.
Denmark facts
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Population
- 6,009,169 (2025)
- Area
- 43,094 km²
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Currency
- Danish krone (DKK)
- Languages
- Danish
- Coordinates
- 56°, 10°
- Landlocked
- No
- Country code
- DK · DNK
How Denmark compares
- Denmark is the 131st largest of the 168 countries on our map by area.
- It is smaller than Estonia and larger than the Netherlands.
- It is the 112th most populous of the 167 with population data.
- It shares land borders with 1 country.
- Within Europe, it is the 29th largest of 39 countries by area.