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INTRODUCTION
The smallest of the Scandinavian countries,
Denmark is made up of the peninsula of Jutland, the Islands of Zealand, Funen and Bornholm and 480 other smaller islands. Denmark is a constitutional monarchy and is close to being the leading donor among industrialised countries.
Location of Denmark
Denmark is situated on Northern Europe between he North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The country is bound on the north by the Skagerrak, a portion of the North Sea; on the east by the Kattegat (an extension of the Skagerrak) and a strait linking the Kattegat and the Baltic Sea; on the south by the Baltic Sea; and on the west by the North Sea.
Flora And Fauna of Denmark
Much of the land in Denmark is under cultivation. The forests, which cover 10.7 percent of the country, include trees like conifers, beech, oak, birch, and ash. Several varieties of ferns and mosses, which are usually found in middle Europe, also are found. The fauna of Denmark includes deer, other small
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mammals like the fox, squirrel, and hare. Birds include wildfowl and a wide variety of other type of birds. Numerous species of freshwater fish are also found in Denmark.
Physical Map of Denmark
The surface of Denmark is made up of low-elevated land, with the average elevation just being 100 ft above sea level. A low range of hills in the east central portion of Denmark include Yding Skovhoj (568 ft), the highest point in Denmark. The western coast of the mainland is again low and bordered by dunes and sandbars. The east coast, which is slightly higher in elevation, is made up of a series of fjords that penetrate deeply into the interior.
Climate of Denmark
Denmark has a temperate maritime climate. The mean temperature in summer is about 16°C and in winter, it is about 0°C. The day-today temperatures vary greatly because of the changes in the direction of the wind. The average annual rainfall is about 610 mm.
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