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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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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. […]
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Bomb Scare was False Alarm: Copenhagen Safe for Tourists
Copenhagen has always been one of the safest cities to travel, with security not a major issue and problems with extremists not being part of the daily city news. So it was rather surprising to hear of a bomb scare just a couple of days ago. […]
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Queen Margrethe II, Exceptional Queen of Denmark: Part I
Queen Margrethe II is one of Denmark’s most beloved figures and icons. Married to Prince Henrik, loving mother to her two sons Frederik and Joachim, and doting grandmother to her young grandkids, Queen Margrethe II remains to be one of the most vibrant figures of state today.
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Friland
Another example of a successful ecologically sustainable community in Denmark is Friland, located in Djursland in eastern Jutland. What makes Friland more interesting is that it was a collaboration between private individuals and a corporation – Denmark’s national TV station DR-TV. The idea was to create a cooperative that will enable families to build and own their homes free from debt, waste, mortgages or any tax deductions from the government. […]