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Shopping in Copenhagen
Are you tempted to make shopping in Copenhagen ? You’re lucky because you’ll never leave the city disappointed. There are clusters of your favourite shops and brands dotted all over this quaint city in Europe. […]
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Things to do in Copenhagen in Winter
It’s cold, dark, and long, but winter in Denmark is also full of hygge activities (all about cosiness and well-being) to keep you warm inside and out. If you plan to visit Copenhagen between November […]
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10 More Fascinating Facts About Denmark
You may know a lot about Denmark; you may know a little. You may have read our other list of Danish facts and wanted more. Whatever your level of knowledge, there’s always more to learn […]
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Copenhagen’s Counterculture: Christiania
Scandinavia has a very cold reputation. Unfortunately, I can’t change the weather. I hope to, however, change this perception. While Norway, and Sweden remain somewhat culturally rigid, Denmark, embraces alternative lifestyles and eccentricity. Its […]
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Updates on Denmark Immigration in 2016
While we don’t aim to address any major political issues here, it is important to relay the rules and policies Immigration into Denmark. Immigration across much of the Eurozone is a popular topic amongst not […]
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Denmark and the European Union
Since joining the European Community in 1973, Denmark has held the EU Presidency for at least seven times. Its main reason for joining the union was to safeguard its agricultural exports to the United Kingdom. The two countries were so economically linked that Denmark considered it necessary to be a member if UK is one as well. […]
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The Regions of Denmark
It is always good to know of any information related to a country which a traveler intends to visit. One of the most basic information is the physical division of countries. Denmark is divided into regions which are further subdivided in municipalities. […]
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The Golden Age of Denmark
The first half of the 19th century was a period of creative production for Denmark. It was a time when the arts took on a new life of creativity after the country suffered from fires, bombardment, and national bankruptcy. It was known as the Golden Age of Denmark. Lasting up until about 1850, it took a while a longer for someone to pen the term “Golden Age” in relation to Denmark. Danish philosopher Valdemar Vedel was the first one to use the term to describe what is acknowledged as the richest period in the country’s cultural history. […]
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Housing Communities of Denmark
Denmark started a housing community concept during the 1960s which is still being replicated today. It is not only happening in the country buit also in other countries notably the US, China, and several European countries. The main reason for developing such housing concept is the dissatisfaction with existing housing and communities then which were largely felt to have failed to provide the needs of inhabitants. […]
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Denmark has Best Pension Scheme in the World
Denmark, as we already know, is THE happiest nation on earth. So it shouldn’t be so surprising to find out that it is also THE best country in terms of state pension schemes. In fact, according to the 2013 Melbourne Mercier Global Pension Index Report, Denmark is the only country assessed that was able to achieve a Grade A classification. […]
