Area of 43,094  sq km (not including the Faroe Islands and Greenland).

*  The Faroe Islands have been part of Denmark since the 14th century. Self-government was granted in 1948, though Denmark remains responsible for justice, defence, and foreign affairs. The Faroe Islands are not part of the European Union.
*  Greenland became part of Denmark in 1953. It was given self-government in 1980 and took over responsibility for most internal affairs in June 2009. Denmark continues to control Greenland's foreign affairs, security, and financial policy in consultation with its Home Rule Government.  Greenland is not in the EU, having withdrawn in 1985 after disputing its fishing quotas.

Bordering countries are Germany (land border), Sweden (narrow sea border).  There are 7,314 km of coastline.

Largest cities – København (or Copenhagen - capital, population 1.2 million), Århus (239,865). Odense (158,678), Aalborg, Esbjerg. Rivers - there are no significant rivers, but several cities rely on inlets and canals. You can click for a larger picture

Terrain - mostly low and flat plains.  52.6% is arable land.  The highest point is only 173 m. Some coastal areas of parts of Jutland and the island of Lolland lie below sea level and are protected by dykes.