Denmark Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: Kingdom of Denmark
  • Population: 5.5 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Copenhagen
  • Area: 43,098 sq km (16,640 sq miles)
  • Major language: Danish
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 krone = 100 ore
  • Main exports: Machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals
  • GNI per capita: US $59,130 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .dk
  • International dialling code: +45

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Rainfall (mm) Mean Number of Rain Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan -2 2 36 17
Feb -2 2 24 13
Mar -1 5 34 14
Apr 2 10 35 13
May 7 15 40 13
Jun 11 19 45 11
Jul 13 20 57 13
Aug 13 20 55 13
Sep 10 17 53 14
Oct 7 12 47 14
Nov 3 7 52 17
Dec -1 4 47 16