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Denmark quiz
Denmark is in 7 of our quizzes: the Europe map, outline, capital, 7 Explorer photos, 6 trivia questions and flag. Copenhagen is the capital.
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8 questions about Denmark only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Denmark at a glance
| Capital | Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm) |
| Population | 6.1 million (2025 estimate) |
| Area | 43,094 km² |
| People per km² | 140 |
| Land borders | Germany (140 km), Canada (1.3 km) |
| Coastline | 7,314 km |
| Highest point | Store Mollehoj, 171 m |
| Lowest point | Lammefjord, -7 m |
| Official language | Danish |
| Currency | Danish krone |
| Flag colours | red and white |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +45 |
| Terrain | Low and flat to gently rolling plains |
| Climate | Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers |
| Where the name comes from | The name derives from the words Dane, a tribal name with unclear Germanic origins, and mark, a Danish word that refers to a march (borderland) |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Denmark borders Germany (140 km) and Canada (1.3 km) and has 7,314 km of coast. The lowest point, Lammefjord, lies 7 m below sea level.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
7 in Explorer
A canal lined with bright townhouses and wooden boats.
Photo: OleNeitzel / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A Baltic island of round churches and smokehouses, closer to Sweden than Denmark.
Photo: Kent Madsen / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The Renaissance castle on the Øresund that Shakespeare made Hamlet's Elsinore.
Photo: ArildV / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The northern tip of Denmark, where two seas visibly meet at Grenen.
Photo: Martin Olsson / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A Danish island of cobbled streets and colourful beach huts.
Photo: Erik Christensen / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A Danish island famous for its white chalk cliffs rising 128 metres from the Baltic.
Photo: kallerna / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
7| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Copenhagen? | Denmark |
| What currency does Denmark use? | Krone |
| Which of these EU countries does NOT use the euro? | Denmark |
| A bridge and tunnel across which strait link Denmark and Sweden? | Øresund |
| Which country is Denmark’s only land neighbour? | Germany |
| The Sydney Opera House was designed by an architect from which country? | Denmark |
| Which country’s flag is thought to be the oldest still in use? | Denmark |
Facts from our quizzes
The Denmark questions
Norway is a wrong choice for Copenhagen and again for Denmark's flag. In the flag round the other choices are Switzerland, Norway and Iceland. Denmark's shape is shown beside the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden.
One trivia question is “What currency does Denmark use?” (Krone). Then: “Which of these EU countries does NOT use the euro?” (Denmark). Nyhavn and Bornholm, two of 7 Denmark photos, are marked easy; Egeskov Castle is marked hard.
Every Denmark question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
Which continent is Denmark in?
Denmark is in Europe.
What is the population of Denmark?
About 6.1 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Denmark?
Denmark borders Germany and Canada.
What is the highest point in Denmark?
Store Mollehoj, at 171 m.
What is the official language of Denmark?
Danish.