Denmark Passport

【 Country Name 】 The Kingdom of Denmark (Kongeriget Denmark)

【 Area 】 43000 square kilometers (excluding Greenland and the Faroe Islands).

【 Population 】 5.946 million people (as of December 2023), with Danes accounting for approximately 85%. The official language is Danish. About 74% of residents believe in Lutheranism, while 0.6% of residents believe in Roman Catholicism.

【 Capital 】 Copenhagen (K ø benhavn), with a population of 1.381 million (as of December 2023).

King Frederick X ascended to the throne on January 14, 2024.

[Important Festival] King Frederick X's birthday: May 26th. Constitution Day: June 5th, commemorating the promulgation of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Denmark on June 5th, 1849.

[Currency] Danish Krone, 1 Krone=100 Oer (Ø re). 1 US dollar is equivalent to 6.89 Danish kroner (as of October 2024).

【 Overview 】 Located in northern Europe. It borders Germany to the south, the North Sea to the west, and Norway and Sweden across the sea to the north. The coastline is 7314 kilometers long. The terrain is low and flat, with an average elevation of about 30 meters. It belongs to temperate oceanic climate. The average temperature is -2.4 ℃ in January and 14.6 ℃ in August. The average annual precipitation is about 860 millimeters.

In 985 AD, a unified kingdom was formed. The period from the 8th to the 12th century AD was a strong pirate era, which conquered areas such as present-day England, Norway, and the Rhine River in France. In the 14th century, it became strong and established the Kalmar League with Queen Margaret I of Denmark as its leader in 1397. Its territory included present-day Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and part of Finland. It began to decline at the end of the 15th century. Sweden gained independence from the League in 1523. In 1814, Norway was ceded to Sweden. In 1849, a constitutional monarchy was established. Iceland gained independence from Denmark in 1918. Neutrality was declared in both World Wars. It was occupied by Nazi Germany from April 1940 to May 1945. Joined NATO in 1949 and the European Community in 1973. Has sovereignty over Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

The overall political situation is stable. In December 2022, the Danish Social Democratic Party, Liberal Party, and Moderate Party formed a cross camp coalition government, with governance priorities mainly covering areas such as the economy, welfare reform, green initiatives, and diplomacy. Mainly including the introduction of inflation relief measures and the optimization of tax structure; Reduce emissions by 110% from 1990 levels by 2050 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045; Improve the national welfare system, promote reforms in the public sector, education, and healthcare, and optimize the early retirement system; Elected as a non permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2025-2026.

The current Constitution was formulated in 1849 and revised four times in 1866, 1915, 1920, and 1953. The constitution stipulates that Denmark implements a constitutional monarchy. By a majority of 5/6 in parliament, the government may transfer a certain range of sovereignty to some "international organization".

[Parliament] A unicameral system with a total of 179 seats. Members of parliament are elected by universal suffrage for a term of four years. The current parliament will be elected after the November 2022 general election, consisting of the Social Democratic Party (50 seats), Liberal Party (23 seats), Moderate Party (16 seats), Socialist Party (15 seats), Danish Democratic Party (14 seats), Liberal Alliance (14 seats), Conservative Party (10 seats), Red Green Alliance (9 seats), Radical Party (7 seats), Danish People's Party (6 seats), Choice Party (6 seats), and New Conservative Party (4 seats). In addition, Greenland and the Faroe Islands each hold 2 seats. One seat for non partisan individuals. Speaker S ø ren Gade (Liberal Party).

In December 2022, the Danish Social Democratic Party, Liberal Party, and Moderate Party formed a cross camp coalition government. The cabinet consists of 25 members, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (female), Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, and Foreign Minister Lars L ø kke Rasmussen.

【 Main website 】 Danish Royal Family: http://www.kongehuset.dk Parliament: http://www.folketinget.dk Prime Minister's Office: http://www.stm.dk Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.um.dk

On January 1, 2007, Dan implemented a new administrative division. There are five major regions, 98 cities, and two autonomous territories of Greenland and the Faroe Islands in China.

The judiciary is divided into three levels. There is one Supreme Court, two national courts, and 82 local courts throughout the country. In addition, there are specialized courts such as the Maritime and Commercial Court and the Special Litigation Court. The Supreme Court is composed of one president and 18 judges, who are recommended by the government (Minister of Justice) and appointed by the head of state until retirement. The court exercises its powers independently. Supreme Court President Jens Peter Christensen. The procuratorial institution is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice, with one Chief Prosecutor and three national prosecutors. Prosecutor General Jan Reckendorff. Parliamentary Inspector Niels Fenger.

[Political Party]

(1) The Social Democratic Party: The ruling party, established in 1871. Advocate for the development of a green economy, improve and develop welfare systems, and actively participate in international cooperation. The support rate for the November 2022 general election is 27.5%, making it the largest political party in Denmark. Chairman Mette Frazeriksen.

(2) The Liberal Party: The ruling party, founded in 1870, is the oldest political party in Denmark. Advocate for strengthening EU cooperation, supporting free competition, and opposing centralization. In the November 2022 general election, with a support rate of 13.3%, it is the second largest party in Dan and its chairman, Terrell Rand Poulsen.

(3) The Moderates: The ruling party, founded in 2021 by former Danish Prime Minister Lars Lek Rasmussen. Support reducing taxes, deepening healthcare reform, and promoting social equity. Participated in the general election for the first time in November 2022, with a support rate of 9.3%. Chairman Lars L é k Rasmussen.

(4) The Socialist People's Party or Green Left: an opposition party that split from the Danish Communist Party in 1959. Valuing human rights, democracy, welfare, and environmental protection, advocating for strengthening EU cooperation and adopting broader security policies. The support rate for the November 2022 general election is 8.3%. Chairperson Pia Olsen Dyhr (female).

(5) The Denmark Democrats: an opposition, far right political party founded in June 2022 by Inger St ø jberg, former Danish Minister of Immigration and former Vice Chairman of the Liberal Party. Advocate for a tough immigration policy, support reducing market regulation by the EU and Danish governments, and support improving welfare policies for the elderly population. Participated in the general election for the first time in November 2022, with a support rate of 8.1%. Chairman Ingel Stribel.

(6) Liberal Alliance: The opposition party, formerly known as the New Alliance, was formed in 2007 by former Radical Party member Naser Khader and three others. It was renamed to its current name in August 2008. Advocate for reducing taxes, promoting social integration, supporting foreign policies that promote peace, freedom, and free trade, and strengthening cooperation with the European Union and NATO. The support rate for the November 2022 general election is 7.9%. Chairman Alex Vanopslagh.

(7) The Conservative People's Party: an opposition party founded in 1916. Advocate for upholding private ownership and free trade, adopting tougher immigration policies, and actively participating in international cooperation. The support rate for the November 2022 general election is 5.5%. Chairman S ø ren Pape Poulsen.

(8) Red Green Alliance or Unity List: An opposition party formed in 1989 by the former Danish Communist Party, Communist Workers' Party, and anti EU forces. Oppose a significant increase in defense spending and advocate for reducing unemployment and strengthening environmental protection. Entered parliament for the first time in September 1994. The support rate for the November 2022 general election is 5.2%. Adopting a collective leadership system.

(9) The Danish Social Liberal Party: an opposition party founded in 1905. The support rate for the November 2022 general election is 3.8%. Valuing personal dignity, freedom, and environmental issues, advocating participation in international cooperation. Chairman Martin Lidegaard.

(10) The Danish People's Party: an opposition party composed of parliamentarians who withdrew from the Progressive Party in October 1995. Has a strong nationalist color, supports strict immigration policies, and emphasizes maintaining Denmark's policy independence. The support rate for the November 2022 general election is 2.6%. Chairman Morten Messerschmidt.

(11) The Alternative, an opposition party, was formed in November 2013 by Uffe Elb æ k, a former member of the Radical Party and former Minister of Culture. Support green environmental protection, freedom, democracy, and social justice, advocate for improving refugee asylum policies, and strengthen international cooperation. In 2015, he participated in the general election for the first time, and in November 2022, his approval rating was 3.3%. Chairman Franciska Rosenkilde.

(12) The New Right: an opposition party and far right political party founded in 2015 by two former members of the Conservative Party. Holding an anti immigrant stance and supporting the repatriation of all illegal immigrants; Support private ownership and free trade, oppose increasing taxes. The support rate for the November 2022 general election is 3.7%. Chairman Lars Boje Mathiesen.

In addition, Dan also has several non parliamentary political parties such as The Christian Democratic Party, The Independent Greens, and Hard Line.

[Important figure] King Frederick X. Born on May 26, 1968 in Copenhagen. I have studied at Aarhus University in Denmark and Harvard University in the United States. Before January 14, 2024, Queen Margaret II abdicated and ascended to the throne. Married Mary Donaldson (Australian) on May 14, 2004. There are four children, the eldest son is Crown Prince Kristian. He visited China as the Crown Prince in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2017, and 2018.

Mette Frazeriksen: Prime Minister, member of the Social Democratic Party. Born in 1977, holds a Master's degree in African Studies from the University of Copenhagen. Previously held positions such as Minister of Employment and Minister of Justice. He has been a member of parliament since 2001 and the chairman of the Social Democratic Party since 2015. Appointed as Prime Minister in June 2019 and re elected as Prime Minister in December 2022. Married, with one son and one daughter. She is the youngest Prime Minister and the second female Prime Minister in Dan's history.

Denmark is a developed Western industrial country with a per capita GDP ranking among the top in the world. It is ranked first in the 2023 World Competitiveness Ranking report by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland. The main economic indicators for 2023 are as follows:

Gross Domestic Product: Approximately 405 billion US dollars.

Per capita Gross Domestic Product: Approximately 68000 US dollars.

Economic growth rate: 1.8%.

Inflation rate: 3.4%.

Unemployment rate: 2.6%.

Natural resources are scarce. Except for oil and natural gas, there are very few other mineral deposits. The proven remaining recoverable reserves of oil are 1.16 billion barrels, ranking 38th in the world. The proven remaining recoverable reserves of natural gas are 101 billion cubic meters, ranking 54th in the world. Proven reserves of lignite are 90 million cubic meters. The forest coverage area is 486000 hectares, with a coverage rate of about 11.4%. The North Sea and the Baltic Sea are important offshore fishing grounds.

Industry plays an important role in the national economy, with a total industrial output value accounting for approximately 34.5% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022. The main industrial sectors include food processing, machinery manufacturing, petroleum extraction, shipbuilding, cement, electronics, chemical industry, metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, textiles, furniture, tobacco, paper and printing equipment, etc. More than 60% of the products are supplied for export, accounting for approximately 70% of the total export value. Marine engines, cement equipment, hearing aids, enzyme preparations, and artificial insulin products are renowned worldwide. Enterprises are mainly small and medium-sized.

Agriculture and animal husbandry are highly developed, with a total output value of about 3.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022. There are 28000 square kilometers of arable land and 42000 farms. The level of agricultural technology and productivity ranks among the advanced countries in the world. In addition to meeting the domestic market, the majority of agricultural and livestock products are exported, accounting for 7.5% of the total export value. The export volume of pork, cheese, and butter ranks among the top in the world.

The service industry is well-developed, accounting for approximately 62.82% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022. Mainly including business, telecommunications, finance, insurance, tourism, and technology services. The tourism industry is an important sector in Denmark's service industry. The main tourist attractions include Copenhagen, Odense (the hometown of Hans Christian Andersen), Legoland, Kronborg, and the west coast of Jutland Peninsula and the northernmost point of Skagen.

Foreign trade is the lifeblood of the economy. The main raw materials are imported, and product sales rely on the international market. The government formulates preferential policies to encourage product exports. Since 1987, it has maintained a significant surplus. The main imported products include transportation equipment, telecommunications products, paper, crude oil, coal, steel, machinery, and feed. The main export products are dairy products, meat, fish, furniture, pharmaceuticals, electronic products, instruments, ships, textiles, and clothing.

In 2022, Denmark's official development assistance expenditure was 21 billion Danish kroner, accounting for 0.75% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Mainly focusing on poverty reduction, women, education, health, etc.

Famous Company

A. A.P. Moller Maersk Group: Established in 1904. The world's largest container shipping company, headquartered in Copenhagen. Also engaged in oil and gas exploration and development, air transportation, commodity retail, etc. In 1984, it became the first foreign shipping company to be approved to open an office in China and established Maersk (China) Shipping Co., Ltd., which is now the largest foreign shipping company in China.

Novo Nordisk: Founded in 1923, it is a world-renowned pharmaceutical and biochemical products group company. In 2000, Novo Nordisk decided to split its two core businesses, with the pharmaceutical company retaining its original name and the enzyme preparation company renamed Novozymes. Novo Nordisk's insulin and Novozymes' enzyme preparations account for over 50% and 40% of the world market share, respectively. The product entered the Chinese market in the 1960s.

Danfoss Group: Established in 1933, it is the largest industrial group in Denmark, leading the world in the fields of refrigeration, heating, water treatment, and transmission control manufacturing. Its products focus on environmental protection, energy conservation, and efficiency improvement. Danfoss (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. was established in 1995 and is its largest production base in Asia.

The king is the supreme commander of the armed forces, the Ministry of National Defense is the highest military administrative body, and the National Defense Command is the highest military command organization. Implement a military service system that combines conscripts and volunteers. The total military strength of the army, navy, and air force is about 19500 people. In 2024, Denmark's defense budget is 36.2 billion Danish kroner, accounting for approximately 1.29% of its gross domestic product.

Denmark has cultivated world-renowned cultural figures and scientists such as Hans Christian Andersen, who is famous for his fairy tales, and Niels Bohr, an atomic physicist. Denmark is at the forefront of biology, environmental science, meteorology, immunology, and other fields. Adhere to the cultural policy of ensuring equal development rights for every member of society in terms of culture, and encourage local development of cultural undertakings. The education industry is well-developed. Implement a ten-year free compulsory education.

Main newspapers: Jutland Post (1871), Politico (1884), Berliner Zeitung (1749).

Ritzaus Bureau: Established in 1866. Dan's only national news agency, jointly operated by major newspapers.

Danish Broadcasting Corporation: Established in 1925. The largest national radio and television station in Denmark.

Danish Television Channel 2: Established in 1988 and launched in 1989.

Actively participate in regional and global affairs, and strive to exert its own influence. Regard the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO as the three pillars of diplomacy, and actively expand cooperation around the Baltic Sea based on Nordic cooperation. We attach great importance to addressing the challenges of globalization and emphasize the development of relations with emerging countries such as China, India, and Brazil. Actively promoting "green diplomacy" and supporting the Paris Agreement on climate change. We attach great importance to foreign development assistance and emphasize the promotion of human rights and democracy through foreign aid.