 Denmark is a country in Northern Europe. Part of it, Jutland a peninsula north of Germany while a number of islands, including two major ones, Zealand and Funen, are the two main islands in Østersøen Sea between Jutland and Sweden.
Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. However, the country has opted out of European Union’s Maastricht Treaty, the European monetary system (EMU), and issues concerning certain internal affairs.
Denmark is also the birthplace of one of the world’s most popular toys - Lego. There is no other better place in the world where one can buy Lego than at the Legoland theme park in Billund. |
