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Copenhagen, Denmark - Photo by jimg944 - CC-BY

Population (2006) ............................................ 5,450,661
GDP per capita 2006 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$)...........37,000
GDP 2002 (Purchasing Power Parity, US$ billions)............... 198.5
Unemployment.....................................................................4.5%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ....... .4
Labor force (%) ....... .1

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Copenhagen, Denmark - Photo by jimg944 - CC-BY

Total Area...................................................................16,629 sq. mi.
Urban population (% of total population) ............................... 85
Life expectancy at birth (years)..................................................... 75
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live births)........................................ 6
Child malnutrition (% of children under 5) ............................... 2
Access to safe water (% of population) ..................................... 65
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+) ............................................. 4

Background Note: Denmark __ A full national profile with Danish history, culture, economy, maps and more. - illustrated - From U.S. State Department - http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3167.htm

Country Profile: Denmark __ A general overview including history, political structure, culture, leaders, media, and more. "Centuries of maritime trading contacts with Europe and the United States have given Denmark, a relatively small country, the confidence to assert and defend its independence...The Danes rejected the Euro as the national currency in a referendum in September 2000. Analysts believe that Danish fears of loss of political independence and national sovereignty outweighed any economic arguments about the benefits of joining the Euro zone." - illustrated - From BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/1032760.stm

The Danish EU Presidency - eu2002.dk __ "With the end of 2002, the Danish EU Presidency came to a close. The Presidency website will no longer be updated, but remain accessible online in the years ahead." You will find a lot of information about this era in European history and the EU. - illustrated - From The Danish EU Presidency - http://www.eu2002.dk/main/

Denmark __ "With little to get angry about in Scandinavia's cosiest community, post-Viking Danes have had to file down their horns and make their mark in more civilised fashion. The Danes have responded by inventing Lego toys, being the European Union's cagiest member, and producing some talented upstart soccer players. Brand recognition persists due to the Danes baking pastries so delicious that the addiction of the entire gap-toothed world is assured." History, culture, statistics and more. - illustrated - From Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/denmark/

Denmark - economy, Flag, Map ... __ Here is an Denmark Interactive Factbook: Flag, Map, Geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications and more. - illustrated - from theodora.com - http://www.theodora.com/wfb/denmark_economy.html

Denmark: Geography, Maps and Information __ You will find a collection of resources including Danish geography, maps of Denmark and links to related articles. - From about.com - http://geography.about.com/library/maps/bldenmark.htm

Denmark History - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements,...__ A good overview of the country of Denmark containing everything in the website's title plus a lot more. - illustrated - From Geographic.org - http://www.workmall.com/wfb2001/denmark/denmark_history_index.html

denmark map and map of denmark information page __ An atlas style page chock-full of various maps of Denmark, statistics, and general information. - illustrated - From worldatlas.com - http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/dk.htm

Denmark Video Clips __ You will find video clips related to the country. 'Caution' only a few of the Denmark video clips have been reviewed by archaeolink.com. There may be material in others some would find objectionable. - From searchforvideo.com - http://www.searchforvideo.com/countries/denmark/

Denmark's International Study Program __ Information for international students and researchers wishing to study in Denmark. - illustrated - From University of Copenhagen - http://www.discopenhagen.org

Economist.com | Country Briefings: Denmark __ You will find News, Denmark country profile, forecasts, statistics and more, with many click-to-read articles and resources. - From economist.com - http://www.economist.com/countries/Denmark/

Economy of Denmark __ "Denmark has a small, open, and flexible economy. Its industrialized market economy depends on imported raw materials and foreign trade. Within the European Union, Denmark advocates a liberal trade policy." An encyclopedic article about the economy of Denmark, also with links to related materials. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Denmark

Folketinget __ Learn about the Danish Parliament. Information on the Parliament, biographies, democracy, and more. In Danish and English. - illustrated - From folketinget.dk - http://www.folketinget.dk/

Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland __ "The work field of the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - geoscientific studies, research, consultancy and geological mapping - primarily covers Denmark and Greenland." You will find articles about groundwater, sustainable mining, maps, international development work and many more topics of interest. - From GEUS - http://www.geus.dk/geuspage-uk.htm

Maps Of Denmark __ You will find a wide variety of map resources. Select from MapQuest, Merriam-Webster, Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection and others. - From embassyworld.com - http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/Maps_Of_Denmark.html

pictures of Denmark at picturesofplaces.com - denmark pictures ... __ "Denmark pictures including Copenhagen, Nyhavn Canal, Faroe Islands, Samsoe Island, Torshavn Harbour, Reersoe, Helsingor, and more!" - illustrated - From picturesofplaces.com - http://www.picturesofplaces.com/Europe/denmark.html

Visit Denmark - The Official Guide to Denmark __ All you need to plan a great vacation in Denmark. "Denmark. An oasis in Europe. Visitdenmark.com gives you detailed and inspiring travel and tourist information, whether the purpose of your stay is a holiday, a business trip or attending a conference. Find facts, pictures and links to hotels, camping and other accommodation in Copenhagen as well as the rest of Denmark, Danmark." - illustrated - From Visitdenmark.com - http://www.visitdenmark.com/