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           DENMARK
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Denmark is a small European
state lying between the North
Sea and the entrance to the
Baltic. It consists of a
western peninsula and an
eastern archipelago of 406
islands, only 89 of which are
populated. It has warm sunny
summers and cold cloudy
winters. The scenery is very
flat, low-lying and
monotonous, but the soils are
good and a wide variety of
crops can be grown. Animal
husbandry is, however, the
most important activity, its
produce including the famous
Danish bacon and butter. It
produces a wide range of
manufactured goods and is
famous for its imaginative
design of furniture,
silverware and porcelain.

Area (Sq. Km): 43,077

Population: 5,119,000

Capital: Copenhagen

Language:
Danish

Religion:
Evangelical Lutheran 90%

Government Type:
Constitutional monarchy

Currency: Danish krone

Embassy:
55 Sloane Street
London
SW1X 9SR
0171-229-1255

The country of Denmark is a
little remote for a quick hop
across the Channel, but thanks
to the port of Esberg, it is
directly accessible from the
UK through the ports of
Harwich and Newcastle by
ferry.

Flights also go daily from
Heathrow to Copenhagen and
there are good links to most
provincial airports.

Denmark is a major target for
motoring holiday tourists who
use the well developed ferry
system to hop from island to
island.

Although actual travel to
Denmark can be reasonable, the
cost of living is much higher
than in the UK, although not
as high as some other
Scandinavian countries. There
are many supermarkets etc. and
self-catering holidays are a
good option. Farm house,
chalet and Danish 'Pool'
houses are all variations on
the self-catering theme.

Short tours to Copenhagen as a
city break are popular
especially by air. For the
family a trip to the famous
Legoland is good value (there
may soon be a Legoland opening
in the UK!).

Denmark is a friendly, clean
and welcoming country, many
Danes speak English and have a
strong affection for the UK.

Tour Operators from UK:
Scandinavian Seaways
Travelscene
Wallace Arnold Coach
Cosmos Tourama
Scantours

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129