On May 5th, 1945, Denmark was liberated from the German occupation thanks to the efforts of the Grand Alliance (UK, US and the Soviet Union) and the Danish resistance. Light returned to Danish cities after five years of darkness.

When did Denmark get its independence?

On May 5th, 1945, Denmark was liberated from the German occupation thanks to the efforts of the Grand Alliance (UK, US and the Soviet Union) and the Danish resistance. Light returned to Danish cities after five years of darkness.

Are there two Denmark’s?

The Kingdom of Denmark includes two overseas territories, both well to the west of Denmark: Greenland, the world’s largest island, and the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. These territories are self-governing and form part of the Danish Realm.

What is Denmark called in Danish?

Danmark
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.

Is Denmark a real country?

The Kingdom of Denmark is a sovereign state in Northern Europe. It is a Nordic country and occupies the southernmost part of the Scandinavian region. Denmark borders Norway, Sweden, and Germany.

What is the motto of Denmark?

Denmark: No official motto. Royal motto of Margrethe II: God’s help, the love of the people, Denmark’s strength (Danish: Guds hjælp, Folkets kærlighed, Danmarks styrke).

Who owns the Kingdom of Denmark?

Danish Realm

Kingdom of Denmark Kongeriget Danmark (Danish) Kongsríki Danmarkar (Faroese) Kunngeqarfik Danmarki (Greenlandic)
Countries (non‑sovereign parts) Denmark Faroe Islands Greenland
Government Devolved unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Monarch Margrethe II
• Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen

What race is Denmark?

Denmark Demographics Profile

Population 5,894,687 (July 2021 est.)
Ethnic groups Danish (includes Greenlandic (who are predominantly Inuit) and Faroese) 86.3%, Turkish 1.1%, other 12.6% (largest groups are Polish, Syrian, German, Iraqi, and Romanian) (2018 est.) note: data represent population by ancestry