Denmark
Kingdom of Denmark
- Capital: København
- Northern Europe
- 1 neighbour in Travle
Denmark overview
Denmark is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is København. The World Bank counts about 6.0 million people for 2025 on 42,920 km² of surface area.
In the Travle map, Denmark has 1 neighbour: Germany. From there, 125 countries can be reached by land.
Population, density and language
The World Bank counts 6,009,169 people in Denmark for 2025, which is 112th of 170 by population. Spread over 42,920 km² of surface area (2024), that is about 140 people per km², 40th of 169 by density.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (SP.POP.TOTL), data updated 2026-10-08; checked 2026-10-19.Rankings compare the entries in Travle's country list that have World Bank data (170 with population, 169 with surface area). Some list entries are territories, so a rank here is not a rank among sovereign states.
| Language | Share (est.) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Danish | 93% | official |
| English | 86% | — |
| German | 47% | official in some regions |
| Swedish | 13% | — |
| Faroese | 0.38% | — |
| Kalaallisut | 0.12% | official in some regions |
CLDR shares are estimates of people who use each language, so they can add up to more than 100%.
How big is Denmark, really?
With 42,920 km² (2024, land plus inland water), Denmark is 131st of 169 by surface area and covers 0.03% of the combined area of those entries.
In that ordering, Estonia (45,340 km²) is just larger; Netherlands (41,540 km²) just smaller.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), data updated 2026-10-08; checked 2026-10-19.Denmark at a glance
- Capital
- København
- Region
- Northern Europe, Europe
- Population
- 6,009,169 (2025)
- Surface area
- 42,920 km² (2024)
- Density
- 140 people per km²
- Official languages
- Danish
- Currency
- Danish Krone (DKK)
- Calling code
- +45
- Internet domain
- .dk
- Land neighbours
- 1 (Natural Earth) · 1 (Travle)
Each figure is sourced in its own section below. "Not available" means no source used on this page has the figure.
Denmark within Northern Europe
Natural Earth places Denmark in Northern Europe (UN subregion). Of the 10 entries from Travle's country list in that subregion, Denmark is 3rd by population and 10th by surface area, with 5.5% of the combined population of those entries.
| Country | Population (2025) | Area km² (2024) |
|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom | 69,487,000 | 243,610 |
 Sweden | 10,596,620 | 528,860 |
| Denmark | 6,009,169 | 42,920 |
 Finland | 5,646,436 | 338,485 |
 Norway | 5,610,870 | 624,500 |
 Ireland | 5,484,367 | 70,280 |
 Lithuania | 2,888,774 | 65,290 |
 Latvia | 1,847,785 | 64,590 |
 Estonia | 1,366,475 | 45,340 |
 Iceland | 392,404 | 103,000 |
Sources: World Bank WDI (SP.POP.TOTL, AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), data updated 2026-10-08; subregion from Natural Earth 1:110m. A dash means the World Bank has no figure.
Location, borders and position
Denmark is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its outline in Natural Earth lies in the northern hemisphere and the eastern hemisphere. Its capital, København, is at about 55.7° N and 12.6° E.
On land, Natural Earth's boundary data gives Denmark 1 neighbour; the Travle game map gives it 1.
Sources: Natural Earth 1:110m (outline and capital) and 1:10m boundary lines (neighbours), public domain.
Where Denmark is on the map
Countries bordering Denmark
Natural Earth's boundary data and the Travle map agree on this 1 land neighbour.
| Country | Direction | Land boundary in Natural Earth | Border in Travle |
|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | south | Yes | Yes |
Geographic column: Natural Earth 1:10m Admin-0 boundary lines (land) 5.1.0 (public domain), checked 2026-10-19; Natural Earth shows de facto boundaries and does not settle disputes. Travle column: the game's own border map.
Money and language in Denmark
Currency
- Danish Krone: code DKK, numeric 208. ISO 4217 lists it for 3 entries in total, so it is shared with 2 others.
Official languages
- Danish: official only here, according to CLDR.
- 2 more languages have regional official status: German and Kalaallisut.
CLDR is a technical reference, not a legal text. Laws and constitutions can describe languages differently.
Currency, domain and dialling code
- Currency
- Danish Krone (DKK)
Source: Unicode CLDR release-48-2 currencyData (region DK); code, name and number from ISO 4217 list one (SIX), published 2026-09-17; checked 2026-10-19. - Internet domain
- .dk
Source: IANA Root Zone Database; checked 2026-10-19. - International dialling code
- +45
Source: ITU, List of ITU-T Recommendation E.164 assigned country codes (position on 15 December 2016); checked 2026-10-19. - Time
- UTC+01:00 in January, UTC+02:00 in July (2026)
IANA zones: Europe/Copenhagen
Source: IANA Time Zone Database 2026e (zone.tab); UTC offsets computed for 15 Jan and 15 Jul 2026 with Node.js ICU tz 2026a; checked 2026-10-19.
Denmark codes and abbreviations
| Standard | Code |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 | DK |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | DNK |
| ISO 3166-1 numeric | 208 |
| ISO 4217 currency (Danish Krone) | DKK · 208 |
| Country-code top-level domain | .dk |
| ITU-T E.164 country code | +45 |
Sources: Natural Earth (ISO 3166-1), ISO 4217 list one (SIX), IANA Root Zone Database, ITU E.164 list; linked with dates in the sections above.
Fun facts about Denmark
- It has a single land neighbour in Natural Earth's boundary data.
- The longest Travle trip from Denmark takes 13 steps, to Lesotho.
- UNESCO lists 13 World Heritage properties in Denmark; the earliest inscription dates from 1994.
Each fact is calculated from the sources cited on this page.
How far can you travel from Denmark in Travle?
Starting from Denmark and moving one border at a time, this is how many countries in the game's map you reach at each step. Countries that need a sea crossing never appear, because the game only follows land borders.
| Steps | Countries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | 8 | |
| 3 | 9 | |
| 4 | 16 | |
| 5 | 24 | |
| 6 | 11 | |
| 7 | 15 | |
| 8 | 18 | |
| 9 | 10 | |
| 10 | 5 | |
| 11 | 5 | |
| 12 | 2 | |
| 13 | 1 |
In total 125 of the 171 other countries in the map can be reached by land. The longest trips take 13 steps and end in Lesotho. The other 46 cannot be reached without crossing the sea (18 in North America, 13 in South America, 6 in Oceania, 5 in Asia, 3 in Europe, 1 in Africa).
Nearby routes from Denmark
Shortest land routes in the game's map to the countries up to 3 steps away. There can be several routes of the same length; this list shows one. The section above shows how many countries are reachable in total.
- Germany: 1 step (Denmark → Germany)
Austria: 2 steps (Denmark → Germany → Austria)
Belgium: 2 steps (Denmark → Germany → Belgium)
Czechia: 2 steps (Denmark → Germany → Czechia)
France: 2 steps (Denmark → Germany → France)
Luxembourg: 2 steps (Denmark → Germany → Luxembourg)
Netherlands: 2 steps (Denmark → Germany → Netherlands)
Poland: 2 steps (Denmark → Germany → Poland)
Switzerland: 2 steps (Denmark → Germany → Switzerland)
Belarus: 3 steps (Denmark → Germany → Poland → Belarus)
Hungary: 3 steps (Denmark → Germany → Austria → Hungary)
Italy: 3 steps (Denmark → Germany → Austria → Italy)- Lithuania: 3 steps (Denmark → Germany → Poland → Lithuania)
Russia: 3 steps (Denmark → Germany → Poland → Russia)
Slovakia: 3 steps (Denmark → Germany → Austria → Slovakia)
Slovenia: 3 steps (Denmark → Germany → Austria → Slovenia)
Spain: 3 steps (Denmark → Germany → France → Spain)
Ukraine: 3 steps (Denmark → Germany → Poland → Ukraine)
World Heritage in Denmark
UNESCO lists 13 World Heritage properties in Denmark: 8 cultural and 5 natural. The first, inscribed in 1994, was Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church.
- Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church (cultural, inscribed 1994)
- Roskilde Cathedral (cultural, inscribed 1995)
- Kronborg Castle (cultural, inscribed 2000)
- Ilulissat Icefjord (natural, inscribed 2004)
- Wadden Sea (natural, inscribed 2009, shared with other countries)
- Stevns Klint (natural, inscribed 2014)
- Moravian Church Settlements (cultural, inscribed 2015, shared with other countries)
- The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand (cultural, inscribed 2015)
- Kujataa Greenland: Norse and Inuit Farming at the Edge of the Ice Cap (cultural, inscribed 2017)
- Aasivissuit – Nipisat. Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea (cultural, inscribed 2018)
- Viking-Age Ring Fortresses (cultural, inscribed 2023)
- Møns Klint (natural, inscribed 2025)
Showing the 12 earliest of 13. The full list is on the UNESCO website.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage List (XML feed); checked 2026-10-19. Names as listed by UNESCO; descriptions on this page are our own.
Denmark — frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Denmark?
København.
Which countries border Denmark?
On land, Germany, according to Natural Earth's boundary data. The Travle map uses the same neighbours.
What currency and language does Denmark use?
The currency is the Danish Krone (DKK). Unicode CLDR gives Danish official status.
How far can you travel from Denmark in Travle?
Following land borders only, 125 countries are reachable. The farthest need 13 steps: Lesotho.
How many people live in Denmark?
The World Bank counts 6,009,169 people for 2025.
How big is Denmark?
42,920 km² of surface area (2024), according to the World Bank.
What is the dialling code and internet domain of Denmark?
The international dialling code is +45 and the country-code domain is .dk.
What time zone does Denmark use?
UTC+01:00 in January, UTC+02:00 in July (2026).
Keep exploring
- Spin the country wheel to get a random country.
- Play Travle and try to cross the map border by border.
- Browse all countries of the world, countries by population, capitals, country codes or try the flag quiz.