About Denmark
Denmark was once seat to the infamous Viking raiders and has a long
history marked with mythological tales and battles. Today, it is the
most southern of the Nordic Countries and is the second most-visited
Scandinavian country. Denmark is a large welfare state that has a
free-market capitalist economy and a high level of income equality
across the population. According to an ABC News poll, Denmark was ranked
the “happiest place in the world” based on levels of health, welfare,
and education. Copenhagen is both the largest city and the capital city
of Denmark and was raked the most “livable city in the world” by
Monocle Magazine in 2008.
One
of Denmark’s’ most recognizable authors is Hans Christian Andersen who
wrote, among other works, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The
Little Mermaid, and The Ugly Duckling. Also,
international movie start,
Viggo Mortensen,
hails from Denmark.
“Smørrebrød” are the famous open sandwiches that are customary of Danish
food. They are typically healthier today than in years past, served on
rye bread with less butter, mayonnaise, etc. The Danish pastry ,
however, is still in good form and can be found at the numerous bakeries
in every city; one source says that Danes consume about 22 pounds of
pastries or cakes every year!
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Danish
Educational System
Denmark requires 9 years
of education and secondary education is available to students if they
wish to attend. Before 2001, the student’s school would have to vouch
for their continued endeavors in secondary education, but now, it is
simply a choice made by the student to continue. Higher education is
made available to everyone through government monies so nobody is turned
away due to financial reasons. Many universities offer courses in
English and welcome international students.
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