1. Where in this map is Denmark? 2. What’s the capital of Denmark? A. Oslo B. Copenhagen C. Finland D. Kiev 3. Which of those countries shares a land border with Denmark? A. Sweden B. Norway C. Germany D. None of the above 4. True or false: Denmark is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. A. True B. False 5. Denmark is part of Jutland which is: A. A European commonwealth B. A peninsula C. A major island chain D. A political movement Location: Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula* north of Germany (Jutland); also includes two major islands (Sjaelland and Fyn) Area: 43,094 sq km Land boundaries: 68 km Border country: Germany 68 km Coastline: 7,314 km Climate: temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, fish, salt, limestone*, gravel and sand Natural hazards: flooding is a threat in some areas of the country
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