Introduction
Dear Expat,
I hope that if you are reading this culture blog entry, that you are interested in the Danish ways and culture. Hopefully this blog will enlighten you on all of the important cultural differences that you should be aware of if you are either coming to live or visit. This single entry contains a few interesting and basic facts about Denmark and also I I will discuss some common preconceptions about the country and its inhabitants. I would also like to describe what it is like to live in this country.
Facts
Before I go into detail about Denmark, I will first give you a few facts related to danish culture.
Facts
Before I go into detail about Denmark, I will first give you a few facts related to danish culture.
- The population of Denmark is 5,627, 235 (2014)
- The area of the country is 42,916 kilometers squared
- Denmark is located in Europe, in the region of Scandinavia
- The Capital city is Copenhagen
- It is a Monarchy state
- The Language spoken is Danish
- Most of the population is Protestant
- The head of state is Queen Margrethe II (Since 1972).
Stereotypes
One stereotype about Danish people is that they consume far too much alcohol to be healthy. The drinking age limit is 18 although it is legal to purchase alcoholic beverages at the age of 16. It is also legal for a person old enough to buy alcohol, to serve a younger person the alcohol.
Another stereotype is that Danish women are amongst the most beautiful women in the world and that they almost only wear the color black.
People consider Danes to be very open and outspoken. In schools the children are often asked to give their opinion and state their mind.
Danes are very punctual and precise. For instance: the time you meet up for social events. It is uncommon that people show up either early or late, even dropping by a friends house unexpected is strange and doesn't occur often.
Many consider Danes to be very happy and satisfied, even though the country is cold, dark, wet, high tax and windy. There are many happy people in this country.
There is a very overpowering bike culture in Denmark, many people rely on bikes as their source of transportation. Copenhagen is a very bike friendly city with a lot of bike paths with keep the cyclists safe and far away from the other road vehicles. It is said that many Danish people sing loudly and ring their bells constantly when they are riding bicycles.
What you should know
Denmark is a lovely country in which to live, study or just to visit You can ride your bikes a lot and you will be able you to get a lot of exercise and not be trapped in your car all day. Denmark is considered to be the "happiest" country in the whole world and people are very friendly. It is also very clean, there is a large usage of renewable energy. This country is a good place to pursue your goals in life.
There is a very overpowering bike culture in Denmark, many people rely on bikes as their source of transportation. Copenhagen is a very bike friendly city with a lot of bike paths with keep the cyclists safe and far away from the other road vehicles. It is said that many Danish people sing loudly and ring their bells constantly when they are riding bicycles.
What you should know
Denmark is a lovely country in which to live, study or just to visit You can ride your bikes a lot and you will be able you to get a lot of exercise and not be trapped in your car all day. Denmark is considered to be the "happiest" country in the whole world and people are very friendly. It is also very clean, there is a large usage of renewable energy. This country is a good place to pursue your goals in life.
