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  History of Denmark
Today, Denmark's balanced economy, in which much of its agricultural and industrial output is exported, gives the country one of the highest standards of living in the world.
Denmark is subject to marine and continental air masses, and great differences occur in the day-to-day weather, depending on the direction of the prevailing winds.
Industrial development, hitherto slowed in Denmark owing to the lack of raw materials for heavy industry, was aided by the growing demand for equipment in the food-processing industries, and by the end of the 19th century, numerous industrial items were being produced.
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 Denmark
Denmark borders the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, and consists of a peninsula named Jutland (Jylland) attached to Northern Germany, the islands Funen (Fyn), Zealand (Sjælland), Bornholm (Bornholm) and many smaller islands, the waters of which are often referred to as the Danish Archipelago.
Denmark is a constitutional monarchy and is part of the European Union.
The death sentence was abolished in Denmark in 1930.
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 Denmark ECONOMY
Denmark has always been a prominent maritime nation, and since much Danish shipping operates entirely in foreign waters, it contributes considerably to the nation's economy.
From 1961 to 1971, the average annual rate of price increases in Denmark was 6.1%; in 1972, it was 6.6%; in 1973, 9.3%; and in 1974, partly because of rising oil costs, 15.2%.
Denmark's vulnerability to the Asian and Russian financial crises in the late 1990s resulted in a balance of payments deficit.
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 Economy of Denmark
In addition, Denmark in 2002 devoted 0.33% of GNP for peace and stability purposes, including to cover pre-asylum costs for refugees, and for environmental purposes in central and eastern Europe and in developing countries.
Denmark has maintained a stable currency policy since the early 1980s, formerly with the krone linked to the deutschmark and since January 1, 1999, to the euro.
Denmark meets, and even exceeds, the economic convergence criteria for participating in the third phase (a common European currency--the euro) of the European Monetary Union (EMU).
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 Denmark (08/06)
Denmark's provinces in today's southwestern Sweden were lost in 1658, and Norway was transferred from the Danish to the Swedish crown in 1814, following the defeat of Napoleon, with whom Denmark was allied.
Denmark remained neutral during World War I. Despite its declaration of neutrality at the beginning of World War II, it was invaded by the Germans in 1940 and occupied until liberated by the Allied forces in May 1945.
Denmark became a charter member of the United Nations and was one of the original signers of the North Atlantic Treaty.
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 Wikinfo | Denmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Kingdom of Denmark is the smallest Nordic country, situated in Scandinavia, in northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula and a number of islands north of Germany, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway.
Greenland and the Faroe Islands also belong to the Kingdom of Denmark, but have autonomous status and are largely self-governing, and are both represented by 2 seats in the parliament.
Denmark consists of the Jutland peninsula (jylland) and 405 named islands, of which 82 are inhabited, the most important are Funen (fyn) and Zealand (sjælland).
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 Denmark Economy | Economy of Denmark | WorldEssentials   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This thoroughly modern market economy features high-tech agriculture, up-to-date small-scale and corporate industry, extensive government welfare measures, comfortable living standards, a stable currency, and high dependence on foreign trade.
Denmark is a net exporter of food and energy and enjoys a comfortable balance of payments surplus.
Given the sluggish state of the European economy, growth in 2003 was a mere 1.1%.
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 Bankintroductions.com - DENMARK
Denmark is one of the world's most liberal countries, cradle to grave gernerous social/welfare system with hefty taxes (60 - 70 percent) required to ensure continued free medical and education services.
Denmark with a small population of 5.37 million is a very prosperous nation and home to a stable currency, the Danish krone.
Denmark's economy is well diversified and is not reliant on any one particular industry or commodity for revenue.
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 Denmark.dk: Official website - Denmark - The Economy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Danish economy is small and open, very dependent on trade with other countries and without any possibility of influencing international trading conditions or central economic factors, e.g.
A favourable economic climate in Denmark compared with the euro area will reduce the risk of a reduction in the value of the krone and thus, everything else being equal, lead to a narrowing of the interest rate difference between Denmark and the euro area.
Against this background and for the sake of the economy, the government put through a number of indirect and direct tax rises (nicknamed the potato cure), including a tax on consumer loans, and a tax reform the main aim of which was to promote personal savings.
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 Economy of Denmark, Culture of Denmark, Denmark History, Denmark Flag, History of Denmark
Denmark has a rich cultural heritage and has gained recognition across the world, be it in terms of literature, painting, music or artwork.
Denmark is heavily into theaters and plays, which is often presented in The Royal Theater in Copenhagen.
The flag of Denmark is red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag and the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side.
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 Denmark: Economy
Denmark's main exports are agricultural and industrial machinery, teak and oak furniture, meat, fish, and metals and metal manufactures; the chief imports are machinery, metals, motor vehicles, and fuels.
Denmark suffered severe economic problems throughout the 1980s, and in the 1990s it had a high unemployment rate, large public-sector expenses, and a massive foreign debt.
Slowdown in the state of Denmark, yet hope springs eternal in QFF sector: with domestic economy in a downturn, exports are more important......
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 Expat denmark, basic education denmark - WorkinDenmark
Denmark is one of the most wealthy nations in the world.
Denmark has never really had any heavy industry, but has instead been characterized by large numbers of small craft and production companies.
Denmark needs foreign knowledge workers to contribute new expertise and thereby strengthen trade and industry, innovation and research in Denmark, expat denmark.
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 Denmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Danish economy expanded by 4.4% in 1994 and is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3.5% this year.
Unemployment in Denmark was 12.1% in 1994 and is expected to fall to 10% this year.
Although Denmark is currently opting out of any possible Economic and Monetary Union, the economy is on track to meeting the Maastricht criteria should the issue be put to the electorate again and a decision taken to participate in EMU.
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 Economy - Denmark - Europe
The proportion of the labor force in agriculture declined from an estimated 14 percent in 1965 to 4 percent in 1998.
Danish ships, which operate in foreign waters, contribute substantially to the economy.
Denmark’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2000 was $162.3 billion.
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 Economy of Denmark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Its standard of living is among the highest in the world, and the Danes devote 0.8% of GNI to foreign aid.
Denmark is self-sufficient in energy - producing oil, natural gas, wind- and bio-energy.
Denmark chose not to join the 11 other European Union members who launched the euro on 1 January 1999.
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 Denmark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On the southwest coast of Jutland, the tide is between 1 and 2 metres (3 to 6.5 feet), and the coastline moves outward and inward on a 10 km (6 mile) stretch.
Denmark and Poland have failed to reach an agreement settling the boundary between the two countries.
Denmark is a net exporter of food and energy and has a comfortable balance of payments surplus and zero net foreign debt.
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 Denmark Travel Tips - Economy of Denmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Compared to most industrialized countries, Denmark retains a large and important agricultural sector, two-thirds of whose produce is exported.
Most of Denmark’s trade is conducted within the EU, of which it is a member, although it has proved reluctant (in rather the same manner as the UK) to adopt measures which are perceived as threatening to its sovereignty.
Denmark is a member of the Nordic Union.
www.southtravels.com /europe/denmark/economy.html   (302 words)

  
 Economy - Embassy of Denmark Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Denmark has a small, open economy highly dependent on trade with other countries.
Denmark has joined economic organizations such as the EU, OECD and WTO and has, within the framework of these striven to remove obstacles to free trade.
Canadian exports to Denmark consist mostly of Fish (44%) and machinery/transportation vehicles (22%).
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 Danish Economy, Trade and Industry - Industry structure in Denmark - Danish Exporters
Since 1982, Denmark has pursued a consistent, stability-oriented, macro-economic policy, which among other things has resulted in Denmark today being the EU country with the largest budget surplus of approx.
Denmark also has one of the best-developed infrastructures in the world, a very high general level of education and a very competent workforce.
Denmark has a highly skilled and well-educated workforce that contributes substantially to the strong productivity of Danish trade and industry.
danishexporters.dk /scripts/danishexporters/economy.asp?landekode=GB   (540 words)

  
 Economy - Embassy of Denmark Kenya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Danish economy is based on an up-to-date small-scale and corporate industry as well as modern high technology agriculture.
Consequently Denmark has joined economic organisations such as the EU, OECD and WTO and within the framework of these has striven to remove obstacles to free trade.
Denmark is characterized by extensive government welfare measures, comfortable living standards and a high foreign trade.
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 Denmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Danish economy expanded by 2.6% in 1995.
Although Denmark has an EMU opt out clause, the economy is on track to meeting the Maastricht criteria should the issue be put to the electorate again and a decision taken to participate in EMU.
Denmark is governed by a three party coalition under Prime Minister Rasmussen.
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 Denmark.dk: Official website - Denmark - Denmark in Space   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In 1999 Denmark became a member of the exclusive club of space-faring nations.
Denmark is among the leaders in the development and construction of small and inexpensive satellites and advanced instruments used for scientific purposes.
This is one of the surprising results that magnets developed in Denmark have helped to bring back home from the planet.
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 Forex News Update OECD warns Denmark against overheating economy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Denmark has done well to shadow monetary policy in the neighbouring eurozone, of which it is not a member, but European Central Bank interest rates are too growth-friendly for the booming Danish economy, the OECD warned.
Denmark should keep fiscal policy tight, and stop subsidising housing, and continue structural reform, especially with measures to increase supply in an increasingly tight labour market.
Most measures of economic health are on the rise in Denmark, with consumer spending, exports and imports all up and consumer confidence at its highest level in three decades, the OECD said.
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 Economy Of Denmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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 Map 4 Travel - Denmark Economy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The only Nordic country to do so, Denmark joined the European Economic Community in 1973, at the same time as the United Kingdom, then its most important trading partner.
This thoroughly modern market economy features high-tech agriculture, up-to-date small-scale and corporate industry, extensive government welfare measures, comfortable living standards, and high dependence on foreign trade.
The center-left coalition government has reduced the formerly high unemployment rate and attained a budget surplus as well as followed the previous government's policies of maintaining low inflation and a stable currency.
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 Denmark Profile,Denmark Information,Denmark Economy,Denmark Business Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The base line of Denmark's economy is a modern market economy with high-tech agriculture, structured small-scale and corporate industry, extensive measures by the government for welfare, comfortable standard of living, a stable currency and a high dependence on foreign trade.
Denmark's predominant bilateral trade partner is significantly Germany, and Sweden, Great Britain and the Netherlands are also important partners.
Denmark has a relatively low crime rate but be alert of petty theft situations.
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 Economy of Denmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Its standard of living is among the highest in the world, and the Danes devote 1% of GDP to foreign aid.
Following the closure of Greenland's last lead and zinc mine in 1989, Greenland's economy is solely dependent on the fishing industry and Danish grants.
Economy - overview: This thoroughly modern market economy features high-tech agriculture, up-to-date small-scale and corporate industry, extensive government welfare measures, comfortable living standards, and high dependence on foreign trade.
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 Agriculture - Economy - Denmark - Europe
About 75 percent of the farms of Denmark were less than 50 hectares (124 acres) in size in the early 1990s.
A notable feature of agriculture in Denmark is the influence of the cooperative movement.
Most cooperatives are organized in national associations, which are members of the Agricultural Council, the central agency for the cooperatives in dealings with the government and industry and in foreign trade.
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 Work in Denmark
Although Denmark is known for its high cost of living, job-seekers from countries such as the United States, Brazil and England will probably find Danish living quite affordable.
In many ways, Denmark is becoming a networked society, and the government dedicates many resources to encouraging the population to take advantage of the technological possibilities available.
Denmark is known for its innovative furniture and industrial design, sturdy wooden shows, delicious cheese and Copenhagen, the country's breathtaking capital city.
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