Denmark
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 43,094 km²
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- ISO
- DK
What the flag means
The Dannebrog, a white cross on red, is known for the legend that it fell from the sky in the middle of a battle in 1219. The white cross is said to stand for Christianity, and the flag became the model for the cross flags of the Nordic countries.
Fun facts
- FlagDenmark’s flag, the “Dannebrog,” is considered the oldest national flag still in use today.
- CultureLego building bricks were born in Denmark, and the name comes from words meaning “play well”.
- CultureFairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense, Denmark.
- GeographyEven at its highest point, mainland Denmark is less than 200 m above sea level, and the land is flat overall.
