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Weird Danish Customs You May Not Know

Danes are known to be very happy people, but for those who know little about them, some customs can be very weird. Some might even plainly say that these customs are just stupid. And yet Danes, just like any other people of a different culture, have a normal set of traditions too. Take a look again and decide for yourself whether these customs are truly weird or are just new to you.
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How To Survive Denmark

It is impossible to survive in Denmark? It could look like it at first, simply because you know that it is a foreign land. However, there is a lot about Denmark that will make you love it even more. So before you worry too much about how to survive Denmark, here are a few easy tips and tricks to make sure you enjoy every minute of your stay in the happiest place in the world.
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Five Tips If You Are New To Denmark

When you’re new to Denmark, you might realize that there are a lot of things about living in that country that’s different from what you’re used to. So before you give up the idea of having fun while in Denmark, here are five tips you need to keep in mind when you’re new to Denmark.
Learn the language. […]

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Denmark: A Glimpse of the Happiest Place in the World

In the first World Happiness Report from the United Nations in 2012, Denmark was named one of the happiest countries. The report presented different factors that affected a person’s happiness such as income, social support, generosity, and life choices. Happy people live longer according to the report’s conclusion. They also earn more because of their increased productivity. It is quite simple but a great pride for Denmark to have this kind of recognition. […]

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The Unique Appeal of Danish Furniture

Simple, Functional, and Sophisticated are words often used to describe Danish furniture. These are the very reasons why they continue to attract many homeowners to buy. From the 1940s when its popularity started to surge up to the present time, Danish furniture showed that it had a steady market regardless of time period. […]

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The Importance of Thank You in Danish Culture

Thank you or its equivalent in the local language is often heard used in conversations all over the world. It is probably one of the most taken for granted expressions while also being one of the most commonly used as some form of courtesy. In Denmark, “Thank you” is something that is used for everything anytime and anywhere. That is how important these two words used at once are in the Danish way of life. […]

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The Concept of Hygge

The concept of hygge in Denmark is something that cannot be defined or translated easily. Although “coziness” is a generally accepted translation of hygge, it is more than that. It has something to do with Danish culture in general and a state of mind and being desired by Danes in particular. […]

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How Danish Consumers are Behaving

The Euromonitor International Consumer Report reveals very interesting data about Danish consumer behavior and spending habits. Danish demography continues to follow the trend towards an aging population as well as falling birthrate. With the continued instability of the economy, there have been observed changes in consumer choices among the Danes. […]

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Dog Breeds that Originated from Denmark

Denmark has made contributions to all facets of everyday living from food, technology, literature, and many others. What many of us may not realize is that this country is also the acknowledged place of origin of at least three dog breeds – the Broholmer, the Danish Swedish Farmdog, and the Old Danish Pointer. Not many countries can make a similar claim. […]

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Transport System in Denmark

Denmark has one of the most modern and developed transport systems in the world. It covers just about every form of transportation means, ensuring convenient traveling into, within, and out of of the country. It boasts of about 1,111 km of motorway network and about 2,667 km of operational track in its railway system. […]