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Country Name |
Kingdom of Denmark |
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Continent |
Europe |
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Surface area |
43,093 km2 |
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Capital |
Copenhagen |
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Population |
5,806,000 |
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Language |
Danish and English |
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Currency |
Danish Krone (DKK) |
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Time zone |
The same as Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
0045 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
This viral disease is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks. Vaccination is recommended when staying in areas with a higher risk of infection. The risk decreases in the winter months.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
Diseases such as West Nile virus are present in Western Europe. As this disease is transmitted by insect bites and there is no vaccine, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
By large, the territory of Denmark extends into the Jylland peninsula, sharing a portion of land with Germany, as well as hundreds of small islands. The country also comprises the broadly autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland.
Lapped by the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east, it is connected by several straits of varying sizes and depths. The eastern side of the country is slightly hilly (the maximum elevation does not exceed 200 m), while the west is completely flat and characterised by moorland. This stretch of the coast is inhospitable and full of deep, irregular inlets. Whereas, in the north, the sandy coastline and seabed transform these inlets into lagoons, while channels and gulfs of various kinds form to the east.
Given the unusual nature of the peninsula’s location, the climate is affected by oceanic and other continental influences. Throughout the year, inland temperature excursions are extremely pronounced, with more moderate ranges along the coasts. Summer averages reach 15°C, while winter averages range from 0 to -5°C. Rainfall is more frequent in the summer months and is usually concentrated in the western region, which is more influenced by the humid Atlantic current system.
