British English: Denmark /ˈdɛnmɑːk/ NOUN. Denmark is a kingdom in north Europe, between the Baltic and the North Sea.

Is Danmark same as Denmark?

The etymology of the name Denmark (Danish: Danmark), and especially the relationship between Danes and Denmark and the unifying of Denmark as a single kingdom, is a subject which attracts some debate. In Old Norse, the country was called Danmǫrk, referring to the Danish March, viz. The Latin and Greek name is Dania.

Is a Danish from Denmark?

Can you keep a secret? Danish pastries are not really Danish! In Denmark, these world-famous sticky delights are called Vienna Bread (wienerbrød), as they were first made in Denmark in the 1840s by Austrian bakers.

Is Denmark still a country?

Denmark, a small country with a population of approximately 5,5 million, is one of the three Scandinavian countries. The Danes are known to consistently be ranked as the happiest people on the planet.

Is Greenland same as Denmark?

Greenland is officially the worlds largest island that is not a continent. Home to 56,000 people, Greenland has its own extensive local government, but it is also part of the Realm of Denmark. Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953, when it was redefined as a district of Denmark.

What is the 2nd largest island in the world?

New Guinea New Guinea New Guinea is the 2nd largest Island in the world, with an area of 785,753 sq km.

How is Denmark so rich?

Denmark supports a high standard of living—its per capita gross national product is among the highest in the world—with well-developed social services. The economy is based primarily on service industries, trade, and manufacturing; only a tiny percentage of the population is engaged in agriculture and fishing.

Is English spoken in Greenland?

Greenland: Ethnic composition Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The official languages of the island are Greenlandic (also known as Kalaallisut, an Inuit language belonging to the Eskimo-Aleut language family) and Danish (a Scandinavian, or North Germanic, language); English is also spoken.