Denmark is a small country with a population of approximately 5,9 million. It is one of the three Scandinavian countries, and Denmark also shares border with Germany.

You might have heard that Danes are some of the happiest people on the planet. Maybe the Danish welfare system is one of the reasons why. A cornerstone in the Danish welfare system are free and equal rights to benefits such as healthcare and education.

The welfare system aims to ensure economic equality in society and virtually no corruption and low crime rates.

A Bicycle Nation

In Denmark, bicycling is one of the primary forms of transportation. In sunshine, rain, hail, snow - you will see bicyclists on their way to work, the grocery store, or social events. "The bike is a Dane's best friend" - particularly in the larger Danish cities that offer an extensive network of bicycle lanes. It also helps that the country's terrain is primarily flat.

A proud Monarchy

Denmark has one of the oldest monarchies in the world

From current monarch Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, the Danish monarchy back to the first Viking kings of Denmark more than 1000 years ago.