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2 days ago · Coordinates: 56°N 10°E. Denmark ( Danish: Danmark, pronounced [ˈtænmɑk] ⓘ) is a Nordic country in the south-central portion of Northern Europe.
2 days ago · Denmark, country occupying the peninsula of Jutland (Jylland), which extends northward from the center of continental western Europe, and an archipelago of more than 400 islands to the east of the peninsula.
Jun 1, 2024 · Denmark’s national flag, known as Dannebrog or Danish cloth, holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest national flag. It was established in its current design of a white Scandinavian cross on a red background in 1625.
Jun 17, 2024 · Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is part of the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973.
Jun 16, 2024 · The Danish flag, also known as the Dannebrog, features a simple design of a white Scandinavian cross on a red background. This flag is believed to be the oldest continuously used national flag in the world, with its current design dating back to 1625.
1 day ago · Denmark See also: List of Danish flags: It is the world's oldest state flag still in use. Legend has it that it appeared as a sign from heaven to King Valdemar II in 1219. Known as the Dannebrog ("Danish Cloth"), this blood-red flag with an off-centred white cross (a "Nordic Cross") became a model for other regional flags. 1918– Finland
2 days ago · A new law banning foreign flags from being flown in Denmark without dispensation has been formally proposed. Advertisement. Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard has tabled a bill which would make it illegal to fly foreign flags in Denmark under a new law. Hummelgaard wants the Danish flag to have special status and other flags – such as the ...
