Denmark Tourism

Denmark's location along the sea-lane that stretches from the Baltic to the main oceans of the world and along the trade route stretching from the Nordic countries to central Europe has made it the main center of trade and commerce in the region. The country's political system is a parliamentary democracy and the economy is capitalistic, where most of the businesses are controlled and managed by private entities. The government plays the role of a facilitator and regulator without effecting the day-to-day functioning of private enterprises.

The country has a developed economy, wherein the standard of living is high and the difference between the rich and poor is relatively small as compared to other countries of the European Union. Earlier, the country had developed strong economic and political relations with Germany, mainly due to its proximity with the country, but in the present scenario, Denmark has developed strong trade relations with other neighboring countries such as Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland.

The most common language spoken in Denmark is Danish and most of the inhabitants are protestant Catholics, which makes Denmark one of the most culturally homogeneous countries in the region. More than 85 percent of the population lives in towns, as the whole country is built around a network of small to medium-sized towns. Agriculture and industries are very well developed in Denmark and some of the commodities that are exported include agricultural produce, beer, medicines, furniture, ships, wind turbines and products of the advanced metal industries.

Agriculture and the fishing industry in Denmark is capital intensive and employs only 4 percent of the working class whereas 23 percent are employed in the manufacturing industry and construction. 38 percent of the working population is employed in the service sector, which includes financial activities and the traditional shipping trade. The remaining 35 percent is employed in public and personal services. International trade has acquired great significance in Denmark as the country has an open economy, wherein more than two-thirds of the country's GDP is represented by imports and exports. Around 66 percent of the trade is with countries in the European Union and a major portion of the remaining is with Norway and USA.

Denmark's transportation system is well developed with well-maintained roads, railways, air links, and ferries that connect different regions of the country. The largest international airport in Denmark, Kastrup, is located near Copenhagen and acts as a midway stop for flights originating from other Scandinavian countries.