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3 days ago · This article covers principally the land and people of continental Denmark. However, the Kingdom of Denmark also encompasses the Faroe Islands and the island of Greenland, both located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Each area is distinctive in history, language, and culture.
- Agriculture and Fishing
Denmark - Agriculture, Fishing, Livestock: Next to its...
- Health and Welfare
Denmark - Healthcare, Welfare, Quality: Danes on the whole...
- Sports and Recreation
Denmark - Sports, Recreation, Culture: The pursuit of sport...
- Settlement Patterns
Denmark - Coastal, Islands, Fjords: The vast majority of the...
- Agriculture and Fishing
3 days ago · Queen Louise. Born Princess Louise of Hesse-Kassel, Louise became Queen of Denmark in 1863. Because her mother was a sister of King Christian VIII, Louise's marriage to Christian IX was an important factor in his rise to the Danish throne.
4 days ago · Princess Thyra of Denmark (Thyra Amalie Caroline Charlotte Anna; 29 September 1853 – 26 February 1933) was the youngest daughter and fifth child of Christian IX of Denmark and Louise of Hesse-Kassel. In 1878, she married Ernest Augustus, the exiled heir to the Kingdom of Hanover.
3 days ago · Many commented that his moody, sullen personality seemed more appropriate for his ancestral homeland of Denmark than Greece. Furthermore, George's long years spent living abroad had caused him to struggle in identifying with the Greek culture.
4 days ago · Purple (Four): Countries that have had four female leaders. Light Purple (Three): Countries that have had three female leaders. Pink (Two): Countries that have had two female leaders. Yellow (One): Countries that have had one female leader. Gray (None): Countries that have had no female leaders. Here is the full list:
3 days ago · Denmark - Medieval, Vikings, Trade: The battle between nobles and kings largely defined late medieval politics. Following the murder of King Erik V in 1286, the guardians of Erik’s heir, Erik VI, still a minor, consolidated their power around the young prince and established a nearly absolutist regime.
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3 days ago · After the loss of Norway in 1814, the Danish monarchy consisted of three main parts: the kingdom of Denmark, Schleswig, and Holstein, the last of which was a member of the German Confederation. Whereas Holstein was German, Schleswig was linguistically and culturally divided between a Danish and a German population.
