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    Denmark

    Denmark is connected to which country by a bridge from Peppar Island?Geography of Denmark

      Sweden. There is a tunnel from Amager to Peppar Island. From Peppar Island there is a bridge to Sweden.

    What is the name of the biggest lake in Denmark?Geography of Denmark

      Arresoe. Arresoe in Northern Zealand is the biggest lake, but Furesoen contains more water.

    The highest point in Denmark is how high?Geography of Denmark

      100 - 200m. The highest point in Denmark is app. 172 meters.

    How is Denmark governed?Geography of Denmark

      Constutional Monarchy. Margrethe the Second has been the queen since 1972.

    Hans Christian Andersen was born on this island?Geography of Denmark

      Funen. Hans Christian Andersen was born in 1805 in Odense the biggest city on Funen.

    Hamlet's castle is situated in which Danish city?Geography of Denmark

      Elsinore. Kronborg 'crown castle' is overlooking the sound that separates Denmark and Sweden.

    The capital is situated on which piece of land?Geography of Denmark

      Zealand.

    What is the capital of Denmark?Geography of Denmark

      Copenhagen. Copenhagen is on the east coast of the island of Sjaeland. It is a major port.

    Denmark shares a frontier with which European country?Geography of Denmark

      Germany. Southern Jutland has app. 60 miles of frontier with Germany.

    What is the name of the peninsula that makes up the biggest part of Denmark?Geography of Denmark

      Jutland.

    In what city is LEGOland and the LEGO head office?Cities of Denmark

      Billund. It is in Billund where all LEGO is made and it is also there that the first LEGOland was built. Also, Denmark's second biggest airport is situated in Billund.

    Which city has Denmark's biggest harbour?Cities of Denmark

      Esbjerg. The second biggest harbour is Hanstholm harbour. Esbjerg is also known for their soccer team Esbjerg FB. They are former Danish champions.

    From which Danish city is Shakespeare's Hamlet from?Cities of Denmark

      Helsingør. Hamlet was living in Helsingør (Elsinore).

    From which Danish city is the soccer club FC Nordsjælland from?Cities of Denmark

      Farum. The soccer club changed its name after they received the bronze in SAS-ligaen in the season 2002/2003 which was their debut in the best Danish league. They were formerly known as Farum Boldklub. Farum is also a Scandale city. In January 2002 the former mayor Peter Brixtofte was accused for giving illegal money to the soccer club.

    What is the capital of Jutland?Cities of Denmark

      Aarhus. Aarhus is Denmark's second biggest city. It is well known for "The Old City" and for their brewery Ceres and also for their soccer team AGF.

    What is the capital of Fyn?Cities of Denmark

      Odense. Odense is the city where the great Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen was born.

    Is Esbjerg Denmark's most western city?Cities of Denmark

      No. The correct answer is Blåvand, but Esbjerg has one of the biggest harbors in Denmark and is also one of the biggest cities.

    Which city is Denmark's southernmost city?Cities of Denmark

      Gedser. Many people thinks that Padborg is the southernmost city in Denmark, but it is actually Gedser.

    Which city is Denmark's northernmost city?Cities of Denmark

      Skagen. Skagen is one of Denmark's biggest tourist cities. Mainly Swedish and Norwegian people visit Skagen.

    Which city has the fifth biggest area in Denmark?Cities of Denmark

      Randers. Randers is situated just north of Aarhus and it is known for its brewery Thor.

    If you are English speaking, you probably know this city as Elsinore. What is the Danish name? If you have answered all the questions correctly the first letter of each answer will spell the name.9 for 10 - Denmark

      Helsingor . Helsingor, (Elsinor) is on the east coast of the island of Zealand, a short distance north of Copenhagen. The castle is the setting for most of Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

    What is the name of the bridge that joins the Danish island of Sjaelland (Zealand) to Sweden?9 for 10 - Denmark

      Oresund. The Oresund Bridge, linking Denmark and Sweden was opened in 1999. It is 16 kilometers long and is a combined tunnel and bridge. There are four road lines, and two rail tracks.

    What Danish territory is the world's largest island?9 for 10 - Denmark

      Greenland. Greenland, which lies off the northeast coast of Canada, was discovered by Eric the Red in the 10th century. It is now self-governing in its internal affairs.

    What body of water lies to the west of Denmark?9 for 10 - Denmark

      North Sea. The North Sea lies between Denmark and the UK.

    Who was the Queen Consort of Denmark from 1935 until 1998?9 for 10 - Denmark

      Ingrid. Queen Ingrid was the wife of King Frederick IX of Denmark. She was a Swedish princess before her marriage. Her daughter, Queen Margrethe, became Queen Margrethe II on the death of King Frederick in 1972.

    What body of water lies to the north of the Jutland peninsula?9 for 10 - Denmark

      Skagerrak. The Skagerrak, which lies between Denmark and Sweden, is a strait which joins the North Sea and the Kattegat.

    Of what Christian denomination are the majority of Danes?9 for 10 - Denmark

      Lutheran. 97% of the population are, at least nominally, Lutheran.

    Who is the fictional 'Prince of Denmark'?9 for 10 - Denmark

      Hamlet. Most of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is set in the castle of Elsinore. The castle has been restored.

    What is the country code of Denmark?Do You Know Denmark?

      DK. DK is also a Danish gas station.

    We play drums, we are very famous. All the people in the world, every boy and every girl, listen to us. Who are we?Do You Know Denmark?

      Safri Duo. Safri duo performed at the Eurovison Song Contest 2001 in Parken in Copenhagen.

    Where is the Fishertown of Marstal located?Do You Know Denmark?

      Aeroe Island. Aeroe is a little island just under Funen. The other main towns are Aeroeskoebing and Soeby.

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