Why Denmark is a great place to live
Trust, community, and the Danish welfare state
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.
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.
These values of trust and community are deeply embedded in Danish culture and society and have their roots in Danish history.
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Cuisine Recipes Of Traditional Danish Food
The Danish kitchen is known for things like rye bread, open-faced sandwiches, meatballs, and over the past years also for New Nordic Cuisine. If you want to cook the Danish way, you have come to the right place. Find recipes of some favourite Danish dishes below. Enjoy!
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Society Trust: A cornerstone of Danish culture
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.13.05.2019Read more -
CULTURE The history of Denmark
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.30.05.2018Read more -
SOCIETY Nature in Denmark
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.04.11.2024Read more -
SOCIETY A nation of cyclists
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.
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kingdom of denmark One of the world's oldest monarchies
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.
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culture Are we really that happy?
International surveys usually rank Denmark among the world’s happiest countries. But what makes Danish people so happy?13.05.2019Read more -
Culture What do we mean by "hygge"?
In 2017, the Danish term hygge was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. But what exactly is hygge?
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Culture Danish holidays and traditions
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.02.07.2018Read more -
traditions Danish Christmas recipes
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.15.11.2021Read more -
culture Danish cuisine
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.04.04.2023Read more -
Kingdom of denmark Greenland: The world's largest island
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.26.06.2018Read more -
kingdom of denmark The Faroe Islands
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.27.06.2018Read more -
Art Danish literature has international reach
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.
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art The Danish music scene
Despite Denmark's small size, great musicians and artists have come out of the country throughout time.
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Art Danish cinema throughout history
Denmark's history of filmmaking dates back to 1897. Today, a wide variety of quality onscreen drama, comedy, and documentaries come out of Denmark.04.04.2023Read more -
community Religion and identity
In Denmark, 72% of the population are registered members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. But less than a fifth of Danes see themselves as “very religious.”20.07.2018Read more -
Sport Sport in Denmark
In Denmark, getting involved in sports is seen as essential not just for health, but also for social cohesiveness and even democracy. Sports are where people from different backgrounds get together and interact.03.10.2024Read more -
Culture Dannebrog: The flag that fell from the sky
In 1219, legend has it, the Danish flag fell from heaven during a battle in present-day Estonia, helping the Danish army to an unexpected victory.
11.06.2019Read more
Lifestyle Living a green lifestyle In Denmark, sustainable living is a big part of many peoples lives
