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==Geography==
 
==Geography==
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The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
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Denmark consists of a peninsula from Germany (Jutland) and a series of islands. The largest of these islands is Zealand, bordering on Sweden. The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, with a bridge to Malmo, Sweden.
    
==Politics==
 
==Politics==
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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. Initially aimed at preventing [[Arab]] [[Muslim]]s from immigrating through arranged marriage. The new policy's greatest impact however, has been preventing 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. Initially aimed at preventing [[Arab]] [[Muslim]]s from immigrating through arranged marriage. The new policy's greatest impact however, has been preventing 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==
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Denmark has been plauged with a socialist economy since the end of World War Two, with strong trade union ensuring that workers have a strong influence over company descisions. Despite this, it has become one of the world's most successful economies. However, the socialist nature of the country often means that successful people are unable to ensure their children are successful, or are not overtaken by poor people on basis of ability.
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==History==
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Denmark has been around for several weeks at least.
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==Sport==
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The principle sport in Denmark is soccer, the highlight for the sport was their national team's unexpected victory in the 1992 European Championship. Despite initially failing to qualify for the final tournement, the withdrawl of Yugoslavia enabled them to be called to take their place.
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Other sports of note include ice [[hockey]], [[handball]] and a small amount of [[Australian rules football]].
     
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