Fun facts about Denmark

10 facts about Denmark: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.

  1. Denmark has more bicycles than cars.
  2. It is considered the least corrupt country in the world.
  3. Denmark introduced the Lego brick to the world in 1958.
  4. The Danish monarchy is the oldest continuous monarchy in the world.
  5. Denmark has 443 named islands.
  6. The Danes eat more pork per capita than any other country.
  7. Denmark has been named the happiest country in the world multiple times.
  8. The Faroe Islands and Greenland are part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
  9. Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens inspired Walt Disney to create Disney World.
  10. The concept of Hygge, which is central to Danish culture, embodies coziness and contentment.

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