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Internet domain: .dk  
 
Internet domain: .dk  
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International dialling code: +45
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==Geography==
 
==Geography==
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Denmark is a democratic, constitutional monarchy. The Danish Prime Minister is Anders Fogh Rasmussen, and is the leader of Venstre (literally: "the left," however, a right-wing party); the party was originally a peasants party that went right wing together with the peasants. Denmark has been a democratic country since the beginning of the twentieth century.
 
Denmark is a democratic, constitutional monarchy. The Danish Prime Minister is Anders Fogh Rasmussen, and is the leader of Venstre (literally: "the left," however, a right-wing party); the party was originally a peasants party that went right wing together with the peasants. Denmark has been a democratic country since the beginning of the twentieth century.
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Denmark has free healthcare for all people and free education. That everyone has equal opportunities to education means the academics and leaders come from many backgrounds. This has led to the criticism that Denmark lacks the family dynasties to drive the country forward. Despite this, Denmark has been historically well run.
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Denmark has free health care for all people and free education. That everyone has equal opportunities to education means the academics and leaders come from many backgrounds. This has led to the criticism that Denmark lacks the family dynasties to drive the country forward. Despite this, Denmark has been historically well run.
    
During the last several years the "Dansk Folkeparti" (da. "Danish People's Party") with leader Pia Kjærsgaard has had enormous success with its anti-[[immigration]] policy. It was initially aimed at preventing [[Arab]] [[Muslim]]s from immigrating through arranged marriage. The new policy's greatest impact however, has been preventing some ethnic [[Danes]] from living with their spouses of other nationalities, including [[American]]s, in Denmark. Denmark is known for its production of pastries known as [[danish]]es.
 
During the last several years the "Dansk Folkeparti" (da. "Danish People's Party") with leader Pia Kjærsgaard has had enormous success with its anti-[[immigration]] policy. It was initially aimed at preventing [[Arab]] [[Muslim]]s from immigrating through arranged marriage. The new policy's greatest impact however, has been preventing some ethnic [[Danes]] from living with their spouses of other nationalities, including [[American]]s, in Denmark. Denmark is known for its production of pastries known as [[danish]]es.
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==Economy==
 
==Economy==
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Denmark has had a socialist economy since the thirties, with strong trade union ensuring that workers have a strong influence over company decisions. It has become one of the world's most successful economies. It has free education and healthcare together with the changing governments ideals of equality and the continued efforts to enable people to raise above their creeds.
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Denmark has had a socialist economy since the thirties, with strong trade union ensuring that workers have a strong influence over company decisions. It has become one of the world's most successful economies. It has free education and health care together with the changing governments ideals of equality and the continued efforts to enable people to raise above their creeds.
    
Denmark has a [[per capita income]] that exceeds that of the [[United States of America]].
 
Denmark has a [[per capita income]] that exceeds that of the [[United States of America]].
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1982 - Poul Schlueter becomes first Conservative prime minister for almost a century.  
 
1982 - Poul Schlueter becomes first Conservative prime minister for almost a century.  
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2000 - The Adpoptation of the Euro as the national currency is rejected by 53%. Referenda are held on all major issues in Denmark.
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2000 - The Adaptations of the Euro as the national currency is rejected by 53%. Referenda are held on all major issues in Denmark.
    
A new bridge is completed, linking Copenhagen with neighbouring Malmo in the south of Sweden.  
 
A new bridge is completed, linking Copenhagen with neighbouring Malmo in the south of Sweden.  
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