Denmark, officially the Kingdom of Denmark, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe and the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries. It is located between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, consisting of the Jutland Peninsula and over 400 islands. Denmark shares a 68-kilometer land border with Germany to the south and is connected to Sweden by a bridge-tunnel. The capital and largest city is Copenhagen, situated on the island of Zealand. The landscape is mostly flat with little elevation.
Denmark is known for its high quality of life, strong welfare system, design, and architecture. Key attractions include Tivoli Gardens, Bakken, Legoland Billund, Kronborg Castle (the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet), and the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen. The country is also recognized for its commitment to renewable energy, particularly wind power; it's the world's leading manufacturer of wind turbines. Its economy is modern, mixed, and highly developed, with the service sector dominating. In 2023, the nominal gross national income per capita was the ninth-highest in the world.
Recent developments include a surge in organ donations following policy changes in 2025, and a severe weather alert issued across the country due to heavy snow in February 2026.