Denmark is a country in Northern Europe. The southernmost of the Nordic countries, it is located southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany.
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It was fascinating to explore Denmark and a breath of fresh air after immersing myself in the Middle East. There were a number of facts about Denmark that caught my attention...
Egeskov Castle was built in 1554 and it is located in the south of the Funen island. Egeskov Castle is just about two hours Drive (South west) from the Copenhagen Airport in Denmark. The castle is Europe’s best preserved Renaissance moated castle and it is usually open from May till October.
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First acknowledged in 1219, the Danish flag remains the oldest state flag in the world still in use by an independent nation.
Tivoli Gardens - Hovedstaden. Second oldest amusement park in the world and one of the best known. This amusement park opened to the public in 1843 and has brought many innovations to the amusement parks, it provided inspiration also to Disneyland.
LEGO was invented in Denmark. Legoland and the company headquarters are located in Billund, on the Jutland peninsula.
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