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How can a small country with difficult weather be such a wonderful place to live?   </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="ContentZone" class="content-zone"> <div id="module-895B529E80594462A3EAAFC5E250BFF3" class="module module-text module-text-default module-id-895B529E80594462A3EAAFC5E250BFF3 module-colorscheme-none " > <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="module-body module-text-body module-body-id-895B529E80594462A3EAAFC5E250BFF3 " > <h2>Trust, community, and the Danish welfare state</h2> <p>Denmark has extremely high levels of social trust. People trust each other and trust institutions like the government, the monarchy, the hospitals, and the police. Trust is an important part of the business environment, too. People are assumed to be honest unless proven otherwise. <br /> <br />The high levels of social trust also help persuade Danes to pay some of the world's highest taxes to finance an extensive set of welfare programs. The Danish health system is tax-funded and free for the patient. Danish schools and universities are also funded by taxes and free for students. The idea is that everyone must contribute to the community and in return, the community will help care for all. </p> <p>These values of trust and community are deeply embedded in Danish culture and society and have their roots in Danish history. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="module-38717D30C8E1485EAF979C991239EF68" class="module module-manual-list module-id-38717D30C8E1485EAF979C991239EF68 module-colorscheme-none " > <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="module-body module-body-id-38717D30C8E1485EAF979C991239EF68 " > <div> <ul class="row item-list module-list-graphic"> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/recipes" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/recipes/listebilleder/potatosandwich.ashx?mw=500&hash=CB0B85CF533E472C35159B23631AA6A1' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/recipes/listebilleder/potatosandwich.ashx?mw=500&hash=CB0B85CF533E472C35159B23631AA6A1' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/recipes/listebilleder/potatosandwich.ashx?mw=500&hash=CB0B85CF533E472C35159B23631AA6A1' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/recipes/listebilleder/potatosandwich.ashx?mw=667&hash=F99BEDE452B5EC0286AC3D325836AAFB' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/recipes/listebilleder/potatosandwich.ashx?mw=480&hash=6A913CC3635892C91E1DF96766DCA221' alt='Open sandwich with potato' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> Cuisine </span> <span class="list-item-title">Recipes Of Traditional Danish Food </span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary"><p>The Danish kitchen is known for things like rye bread, open-faced sandwiches, meatballs, and over the past years also for <em>New Nordic Cuisine. </em> If you want to cook the Danish way, you have come to the right place. Find recipes of some favourite Danish dishes below. Enjoy!</p></div> <div class="list-item-date">14.03.2022</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> <div class="list-sub"> <ul class="list-sub-list"> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/chicken-salad" title="Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon ">Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon </a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/strawberry-tart" title="Strawberry Tart">Strawberry Tart</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/danish-apple-trifle" title="Old-fashioned Danish Apple Trifle">Old-fashioned Danish Apple Trifle</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/danish-wheat-buns" title="Hveder - Danish Wheat Buns">Hveder - Danish Wheat Buns</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/danish-meat-balls" title="Frikadeller - Danish Meatballs">Frikadeller - Danish Meatballs</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/herring" title="Herring The Danish Way ">Herring The Danish Way </a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/layer-cake" title="Traditional Danish Layer Cake">Traditional Danish Layer Cake</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/open-sandwich-with-potato" title="Open-faced Sandwich With Potato">Open-faced Sandwich With Potato</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/potato-salad" title="Classic Potato Salad">Classic Potato Salad</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/recipes/rye-bread" title="Danish Rye Bread">Danish Rye Bread</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/trust" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/mother-daughter-compare-hands.ashx?mw=500&hash=D1C87544D321BC261F500666A42ADFF4' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/mother-daughter-compare-hands.ashx?mw=500&hash=D1C87544D321BC261F500666A42ADFF4' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/mother-daughter-compare-hands.ashx?mw=500&hash=D1C87544D321BC261F500666A42ADFF4' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/mother-daughter-compare-hands.ashx?mw=667&hash=CD41227463B4A16F1040834417AA6FC5' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/mother-daughter-compare-hands.ashx?mw=480&hash=3B2EE7FAC5336427D472861DEE5375F9' alt='Mother and daughter compare hands' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> Society </span> <span class="list-item-title">Trust: A cornerstone of Danish culture</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">In Denmark, trust is the basis of most social interactions as well as business and government. In fact, Danes are considered some of the most trusting people in the world.</div> <div class="list-item-date">13.05.2019</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/history" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hammershus_visitdenmark-new.ashx?mw=500&hash=740E83B73BE6AB074687E36C51473BC8' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hammershus_visitdenmark-new.ashx?mw=500&hash=740E83B73BE6AB074687E36C51473BC8' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hammershus_visitdenmark-new.ashx?mw=500&hash=740E83B73BE6AB074687E36C51473BC8' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hammershus_visitdenmark-new.ashx?mw=667&hash=AAB33D005FA828DFCCF6A6B885172064' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hammershus_visitdenmark-new.ashx?mw=480&hash=69D16E8766EFCE126C52C131A6650CDB' alt='Hammershus visit denmark' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> CULTURE </span> <span class="list-item-title">The history of Denmark </span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">Since the end of the last Ice Age - approximately 10,000 BC - people have migrated from the Eastern and Southern parts of Europe to the Northern area we now know to be Denmark. The flat terrain, rich soil, close proximity to water and at times harsh climate, has shaped Danish history and culture ever since. </div> <div class="list-item-date">30.05.2018</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> <div class="list-sub"> <ul class="list-sub-list"> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/history/the-german-minority" title="The German minority in South Jutland">The German minority in South Jutland</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/nature" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/gettyimages-1304724193.ashx?mw=500&hash=1B481D9D54ED2D906163AB8FD274E8C2' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/gettyimages-1304724193.ashx?mw=500&hash=1B481D9D54ED2D906163AB8FD274E8C2' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/gettyimages-1304724193.ashx?mw=500&hash=1B481D9D54ED2D906163AB8FD274E8C2' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/gettyimages-1304724193.ashx?mw=667&hash=94D283759D3BFE6CAEF315E641F5B209' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/gettyimages-1304724193.ashx?mw=480&hash=88BE78B5C535D08458660A389624428A' alt='' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> SOCIETY </span> <span class="list-item-title">Nature in Denmark</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">While in some parts of the world, you can drive for hours through vast green forests, dry, hot steppe, and through mountain passes with one hairpin turn after another, you can do none of these things in Denmark. <br /></div> <div class="list-item-date">04.11.2024</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/biking" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/denmark-cycling-granddepart.ashx?mw=500&hash=3F03EC1A94D98F5489D819C16F60178B' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/denmark-cycling-granddepart.ashx?mw=500&hash=3F03EC1A94D98F5489D819C16F60178B' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/denmark-cycling-granddepart.ashx?mw=500&hash=3F03EC1A94D98F5489D819C16F60178B' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/denmark-cycling-granddepart.ashx?mw=667&hash=C16E005580EA925E5E8FC0B08226FCEE' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/denmark-cycling-granddepart.ashx?mw=480&hash=00F150338CEBD0100D80F72BB86674EA' alt='denmark-cycling-granddepart' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> SOCIETY </span> <span class="list-item-title">A nation of cyclists</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" dir="ltr">In Denmark, people bicycle in all types of weather and at all times of day. Bicycles are used for pleasure, commuting, transport of goods, and family travel. In the bigs cities in Denmark, it is often easier to commute by bike than by car. </p></div> <div class="list-item-date">13.07.2018</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/monarchy" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/monarchy-in-denmark-garders-at-amalienborg.ashx?mw=500&hash=E4138165DE15D489F894FC1832274433' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/monarchy-in-denmark-garders-at-amalienborg.ashx?mw=500&hash=E4138165DE15D489F894FC1832274433' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/monarchy-in-denmark-garders-at-amalienborg.ashx?mw=500&hash=E4138165DE15D489F894FC1832274433' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/monarchy-in-denmark-garders-at-amalienborg.ashx?mw=667&hash=4A3845D384F8AB6215E1127F3085EBFA' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/monarchy-in-denmark-garders-at-amalienborg.ashx?mw=480&hash=A9A8EB48CE8A26F565B603B3CAA515BA' alt='Garders at Amalienborg' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> kingdom of denmark </span> <span class="list-item-title">One of the world's oldest monarchies</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" dir="ltr">The Danish monarchy is one of the oldest in the world. King Frederik X's heritage can be traced back more than a thousand years to a king believed to be born around year 900.</p> <h2 style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" dir="ltr"></h2></div> <div class="list-item-date">06.03.2024</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/happiness" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/happiness-new.ashx?mw=500&hash=DA32C063180BC45841F0E78D6E2EAEFA' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/happiness-new.ashx?mw=500&hash=DA32C063180BC45841F0E78D6E2EAEFA' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/happiness-new.ashx?mw=500&hash=DA32C063180BC45841F0E78D6E2EAEFA' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/happiness-new.ashx?mw=667&hash=4F261C5B5F958C26BCB4503EA0826D85' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/happiness-new.ashx?mw=480&hash=D445C538568AC4991023C3070E1F17CA' alt='Kids eating and laughing ' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> culture </span> <span class="list-item-title">Are we really that happy?</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">International surveys usually rank Denmark among the world’s happiest countries. But what makes Danish people so happy?  </div> <div class="list-item-date">13.05.2019</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/hygge" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hygge-grandparents-denmark.ashx?mw=500&hash=6EEE2F1B6A042DD166E53C9402890374' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hygge-grandparents-denmark.ashx?mw=500&hash=6EEE2F1B6A042DD166E53C9402890374' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hygge-grandparents-denmark.ashx?mw=500&hash=6EEE2F1B6A042DD166E53C9402890374' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hygge-grandparents-denmark.ashx?mw=667&hash=0A724F26D05EF5E5BDD075145B80DA77' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hygge-grandparents-denmark.ashx?mw=480&hash=88D2D932FD3EB1EF4C4CF22D09034C62' alt='Grandfather and grandson building' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> Culture </span> <span class="list-item-title">What do we mean by "hygge"?</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary"><p>In 2017, the Danish term <i>hygge </i>was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. But what exactly is <i>hygge</i>?</p></div> <div class="list-item-date">08.01.2020</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/danish-traditions" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/holidays-and-traditions.ashx?mw=500&hash=1AC93B4734490B754E400CE9A48483F0' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/holidays-and-traditions.ashx?mw=500&hash=1AC93B4734490B754E400CE9A48483F0' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/holidays-and-traditions.ashx?mw=500&hash=1AC93B4734490B754E400CE9A48483F0' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/holidays-and-traditions.ashx?mw=667&hash=E222B93C7ADF882481FEF141DA449EA6' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/holidays-and-traditions.ashx?mw=480&hash=2B635D8F38A78E305113CDD757E63395' alt='Skt lucia tradition in Denmark ' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> Culture </span> <span class="list-item-title">Danish holidays and traditions</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">Most of Denmark's holidays are based around the Christian calendar, with Christmas, Easter and the midsummer festival of Saint Hans among the most important. Each of these holidays comes with its own traditions and family gatherings. </div> <div class="list-item-date">02.07.2018</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/danish-christmas-recipes/samletbillede.ashx?mw=500&hash=01B7FDF699DF75F21B1B9AEF10AC0944' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/danish-christmas-recipes/samletbillede.ashx?mw=500&hash=01B7FDF699DF75F21B1B9AEF10AC0944' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/danish-christmas-recipes/samletbillede.ashx?mw=500&hash=01B7FDF699DF75F21B1B9AEF10AC0944' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/danish-christmas-recipes/samletbillede.ashx?mw=667&hash=E67E380A479B24BDFA3F875AEB894646' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/danish-christmas-recipes/samletbillede.ashx?mw=480&hash=1BD8EBBD786B83D543426DFD58CB615E' alt='Table with christmas food' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> traditions </span> <span class="list-item-title">Danish Christmas recipes</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">Danish Christmas is all about traditions - and many of those involve food. Take a look at the recipes on some of the most popular Danish Christmas dishes. Please enjoy.</div> <div class="list-item-date">15.11.2021</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> <div class="list-sub"> <ul class="list-sub-list"> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes/andesteg" title="Roast duck">Roast duck</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes/gloegg" title="Gløgg - Danish Mulled Wine">Gløgg - Danish Mulled Wine</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes/aebleskiver" title="Æbleskiver - Danish Pancake Puffs">Æbleskiver - Danish Pancake Puffs</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes/frisk-roedkaal" title="Red Cabbage Salat">Red Cabbage Salat</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes/klejner" title="Klejner - Danish Fried Cookies">Klejner - Danish Fried Cookies</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes/roedkaal" title="Braised Red Cabbage">Braised Red Cabbage</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes/risalamande" title="Risalamande - Danish Rice Pudding">Risalamande - Danish Rice Pudding</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes/brunede-kartofler" title="Caramelised potatoes">Caramelised potatoes</a> </li> <li class="list-sub-list-item"> <a class="list-sub-list-link" href="/people-and-culture/christmas-recipes/brunkager" title="Brunkager - Danish Gingerbread Cookies">Brunkager - Danish Gingerbread Cookies</a> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/cuisine" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/herring-in-denmark.ashx?mw=500&hash=AD8662811EC58D0B98BD290AD418A969' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/herring-in-denmark.ashx?mw=500&hash=AD8662811EC58D0B98BD290AD418A969' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/herring-in-denmark.ashx?mw=500&hash=AD8662811EC58D0B98BD290AD418A969' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/herring-in-denmark.ashx?mw=667&hash=50F6ED0C02B36160B0EDB884C36C7156' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/herring-in-denmark.ashx?mw=480&hash=0036AD95CEC3C4DDB2904E5546300218' alt='Catching fish in Denmark' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> culture </span> <span class="list-item-title">Danish cuisine</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">Over the past 30 years, traditional Danish food has been re-invented as New Nordic Cuisine. It emphasises the use of local and seasonal ingredients and is a hit with both local and international foodies.</div> <div class="list-item-date">04.04.2023</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/greenland" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/greenland/greenland-village-ocean.ashx?mw=500&hash=FAEF5ACA6ADB06CF889393435A239402' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/greenland/greenland-village-ocean.ashx?mw=500&hash=FAEF5ACA6ADB06CF889393435A239402' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/greenland/greenland-village-ocean.ashx?mw=500&hash=FAEF5ACA6ADB06CF889393435A239402' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/greenland/greenland-village-ocean.ashx?mw=667&hash=29B60BC28FCD5545941BB41B9237C377' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/greenland/greenland-village-ocean.ashx?mw=480&hash=351645FE6DCDD0E750876D17D6E7EDD8' alt='Greenland-village-ocean' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> Kingdom of denmark </span> <span class="list-item-title">Greenland: The world's largest island</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">Greenland is officially the world’s largest island that is not a continent. Home to 56,000 people, Greenland has its own extensive local government, but it is also part of the Realm of Denmark.</div> <div class="list-item-date">26.06.2018</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/the-faroe-islands" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/faroe-islands-new.ashx?mw=500&hash=305F5B268C04F8664E403495A383E709' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/faroe-islands-new.ashx?mw=500&hash=305F5B268C04F8664E403495A383E709' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/faroe-islands-new.ashx?mw=500&hash=305F5B268C04F8664E403495A383E709' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/faroe-islands-new.ashx?mw=667&hash=963EDDE34B550B0CF7868C590B6FC7C8' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/faroe-islands-new.ashx?mw=480&hash=BEBB4A9C13B132146C990E6ED0BAF115' alt='Faroe islands' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> kingdom of denmark </span> <span class="list-item-title">The Faroe Islands</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">The Faroe Islands or "sheep islands" are 18 islands in the North East Atlantic. The beautiful green islands are a self-governing part of the the Danish Realm.</div> <div class="list-item-date">27.06.2018</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/literature" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hans-christian-andersen.ashx?mw=500&hash=2F036D7C72F5A346A073F0511D7026D6' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hans-christian-andersen.ashx?mw=500&hash=2F036D7C72F5A346A073F0511D7026D6' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hans-christian-andersen.ashx?mw=500&hash=2F036D7C72F5A346A073F0511D7026D6' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hans-christian-andersen.ashx?mw=667&hash=2220B976AE5C07D20BAD9A4074F86677' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/hans-christian-andersen.ashx?mw=480&hash=B988C3260031ACA88604BF6E281561F6' alt='hans-christian-andersen' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> Art </span> <span class="list-item-title">Danish literature has international reach</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary"><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Although Danish is not a widely-spoken language – only about 6 million people can speak it – translated versions of Danish literature is popular all over the world.</p><br /></div> <div class="list-item-date">04.06.2024</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/music" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/community-singing-denmark.ashx?mw=500&hash=A6908EFB7137E658B367B5F3E540FCC6' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/community-singing-denmark.ashx?mw=500&hash=A6908EFB7137E658B367B5F3E540FCC6' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/community-singing-denmark.ashx?mw=500&hash=A6908EFB7137E658B367B5F3E540FCC6' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/community-singing-denmark.ashx?mw=667&hash=82F08408D2F235948832229B5542111A' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/community-singing-denmark.ashx?mw=480&hash=E6F6F4E656C36C1EDDF8CC3F71A9C539' alt='community singing ' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> art  </span> <span class="list-item-title">The Danish music scene</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary"><p>Despite Denmark's small size, great musicians and artists have come out of the country throughout time.</p></div> <div class="list-item-date">16.07.2019</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/film" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/bille-august.ashx?mw=500&hash=F8D0A72CCFF7F2C83CA65AFF1D8A9ACB' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/bille-august.ashx?mw=500&hash=F8D0A72CCFF7F2C83CA65AFF1D8A9ACB' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/bille-august.ashx?mw=500&hash=F8D0A72CCFF7F2C83CA65AFF1D8A9ACB' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/bille-august.ashx?mw=667&hash=49F5929551C0FF7F97C3605EB8AE4C46' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/list-images/bille-august.ashx?mw=480&hash=DF55664B247F8AF7EFE7714C58E4BEC6' alt='Bille August' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> Art  </span> <span class="list-item-title">Danish cinema throughout history</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">Denmark's history of filmmaking dates back to 1897. Today, a wide variety of quality onscreen drama, comedy, and documentaries come out of Denmark. </div> <div class="list-item-date">04.04.2023</div> <span class="list-link-readmore">Read more</span> </div> </a> </li> <li class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 col-third"> <div><span class="list-item-icon fa fa-file"></span></div> <a href="/people-and-culture/religion" class="list-link-item"> <div class="list-item-image-container responsive-background"> <img class='b-lazy 'src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw' data-src='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/religion/roskilde-cathedral.ashx?mw=500&hash=C47FAABBC3C78EF9D37ABA6C40B3C865' data-src-lg='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/religion/roskilde-cathedral.ashx?mw=500&hash=C47FAABBC3C78EF9D37ABA6C40B3C865' data-src-md='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/religion/roskilde-cathedral.ashx?mw=500&hash=C47FAABBC3C78EF9D37ABA6C40B3C865' data-src-sm='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/religion/roskilde-cathedral.ashx?mw=667&hash=1A2376ED38A9DB6F66949023999C12C5' data-src-xs='/-/media/websites/denmarkdk/people-and-culture/religion/roskilde-cathedral.ashx?mw=480&hash=868AEABB77CA779BAA703BE4DC43D6A5' alt='Roskilde-Cathedral' /> </div> <div class="list-item-inner"> <h2 class="list-item-title-container "> <span class="list-item-info-prefix"> community </span> <span class="list-item-title">Religion and identity</span> </h2> <div class="list-item-summary">In Denmark, 72% of the population are registered members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. 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