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Capital: Copenhagen
Official Language: Danish, However English is certain areas and German is widely spoken in other areas.
Currency: Krone
Denmark is the smallest of all the Scandinavian countries. It is half the size of Maine and occupies the lowland area of Jutland peninsula. The full name of this country is The Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark covers an area of almost 43, 094 square kilometers. According to the 2006 estimate, Denmark has a population of about 5, 450,661. The country consists of number of islands in the Baltic Sea.
Sjælland and Fyn are the two of the largest islands situated in the Baltic Sea. The Government of Denmark follows Constitutional monarchy. This country comprises of a number of lively cities and ancient castles that attract the world. The ring forts and jazz festivals are a matter of great entertainment and no one can afford to miss them.
Major Cities
The country of Denmark consists of several beautiful cities. Some of them are:
- Copenhagen- this is the largest city of Denmark with an area of 1, 094,400 square kilometer according to 2003 estimate.
- Aalborg
- Århus
- Horsens
- Kolding
- Odense
- Randers
- Roskilde
- Vejle
Tourist Attractions
Just as other European countries, Denmark also has a number of beautiful places and sites that attract people all over the world. The eye catching rolling hills and the pleasant gentle valleys are present throughout the country. Villages and towns with historic castles and monuments are a source of entertainment for the people.
Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark is famous for copper roofs and spires which were founded in 1167. The greatest attraction in this city is the Little Mermaid at the harbor entrance. Apart from this there are a number of old buildings, statues and fountains scattered all over the city.
The most famous sites of Denmark include the Viking Ship Museum, the Christianborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace.
A collection of 17th and 18th century buildings including houses, shops and workshops are present in the city of Århus.
Aalborg consists of the largest Renaissance buildings.
The city of Fyn is known as the 'Garden of Denmark' and consists of the most beautiful historic castles and manor houses.
Accommodation
The beautiful and attractive sites and scenes of any country call in the question of an accommodation there. Thus Denmark offers a number of Hotels to its tourists all over the world. The list of the important hotels in Denmark is:
. Hotel d' Angleterre - this is a five star hotel with an accommodation of 124 rooms.
. Hotel Opera - this hotel is a three star hotel with an accommodation of 92 rooms.
. Test Hotellet - this hotel provides an accommodation of as many as 10, 000 rooms.
. Copenhagen Admiral Hotel - this is a four star hotel having an accommodation of 366 rooms.
. Ascot Hotel - this is a three star hotel with an accommodation of 150 rooms.
. Hotel Maritime - this is a three star hotel with an accommodation of 94 rooms.
. Wittrup Motels - t5his hotel has an accommodation of 60 rooms.
For further details and information on Denmark and its tourist destinations flip through the pages ofallwonderscountries
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