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Denmark is a state in Northern Europe on the coasts of the Baltic and the North Seas. Overland Denmark borders only with Germany. The area of Denmark is 43,093 sq km. Besides the proper territory of Denmark, the state includes the former Danish colonies: the Faeroe Islands and Greenland.

Relief. The landscape of Denmark is low-lying. Almost the whole territory of the country lies below 100 m above sea level. The relief is flat with marks of glaciation. The landscape in the west of Jutland consists of sand and morainic plains, in the north and the east – of hills with chains of moraines up to 173 m high and numerous lakes.

Rivers and Lakes. The major river of Denmark – the Guden River – is only 158 km long and flows through Eastern Jutland. Lakes in Denmark are small and are of little economic importance. The greatest number of them is concentrated in the hilly parts of Central Jutland.

Sightseeing. Zealand is the island where the capital of the country – Copenhagen – is situated. The island boasts nice beaches, lakes, forests and royal palaces.

Copenhagen is the city of copper roofs and spires, founded in 1167. It started its history as a small village and the port of Roskilde, meaning “the port of merchants”. The city abounds in ancient buildings, fountains, statues and squares.

Jutland is the region including the major part of the country and stretching over 400 km from the border with Germany to the northern border of Denmark. Here a whole country called LegoLand is situated.

The city of Alborg houses the largest burial place of Vikings, a cathedral, an abbey and a castle.

Arhus, Esbjerg, and Fano are rich in historic sites and numerous beautiful beaches.

Funen Island is called “the garden of Denmark”: the place has 124 castles open for visitors, and hundreds of picturesque old villages.

Odense is the city where Hans Christian Andersen was born.

Mon Island consists of chalk cliffs up to 130 m high. On the beach under the cliffs one can find more than 70 mln year old remains.

The rock island of Bornholm is the pearl of the Baltic Sea.

The Faeroe Islands are 18 islands in the Northern Atlantic, the history of which goes back to the age of Vikings.

Tourism. The sea-girt northern coast of Zealand to the north of Copenhagen is the favourite holiday place of both the Danes and tourists: here one can find dozens of wonderful beaches, first class hotels and yacht clubs, intense night life and quiet forests.

The island of Lolland located to the south of Zealand is the best place for active rest, as it proposes excellent possibilities for golfing, fishing, warlike sports and cycle touring. The gulf-indented and limestone rocks-edged coastline of Lolland, as well as those of the neighbouring islands of Falster, Storstrom and Mon give splendid opportunities for quiet and secluded rest almost in the centre of Europe, within minutes of riding distance from all the creature comforts. The fascinating white limestone cliffs Mons Klint rising 128 m above sea level on the Moen Island are considered the most beautiful place in Denmark.

Jutland region stretches over 400 km from the border with Germany to the northern tip of Denmark – Cape Skagen (Grenen). The sea and straits surrounding the peninsula, together with innumerable rivers and lakes, make this part of the country a real Mecca for the aquatics amateurs.

Climate. The climate of Denmark is temperate maritime with mild winter, fresh summer and prolonged mid-seasons. The influence of the ocean is the most marked in winter. The average temperature of February is 0°C, that of July - +15°C - +16°C. The average annual precipitation is from 800 mm in the west of Jutland to 450 mm on the coast of the strait of Great Belt.