2. Denmark is located
East of the United
States and
southwest of Sweden
and south of Norway.
Bordered by
Germany on the
South.
3. • Denmark’s population is about
5,564,219.
• Denmark’s official language is Danish.
• Lutheranism is the most practiced
religion in Denmark. Almost 80% of
Denmark’s population are Lutherans.
• The Roman Catholic Church has been
in Denmark since the 10th century .
Nearby 2% of the Danish population
practices the Islamic religion. Judaism
is believed to have existed in Denmark
for several hundred years.
4. •There are 443 named Islands in the
Danish archipelago and over 1,000
that are unnamed.
•The Country of Greenland and the
Faroe Islands are part of the Kingdom
of Denmark.
•In 2010 Denmark was voted the
happiest country on earth for the
second time.
•The name of the Danish flag, the
Dannebrog, means ‘the flag of the
Danes’ or ‘the red flag’
5. You are expected to appear
professional and well dressed, and
you should keep everything low-
keyed.
Men should wear suits with starched
white shirts, ties, and well-kept
shoes.
Women should wear stylish yet
modestly cut suits and pumps.
Accessories should be kept to a
minimum.
Neatness and cleanliness are
absolutely essential.
If invited to a Danish home for an
informal get together, clean pressed
jeans and an open-neck or sports
shirt are acceptable.
6. • If you are planning on doing business in
Denmark then make an appointment at
least two weeks in advance. Avoid the
months of July and August due to the
number of long holidays taken at this
time of year.
• Punctuality is important in Denmark. It is
expected for all business and social
engagements. If you are running late
grab telephone and offer a valid reason.
• Send an agenda prior to any meeting. At
the beginning of meetings small talk is
brief.
7. When meeting people in Denmark shake
hands. You should also do this when
departing. It is acceptable to shake hands
with women. When doing business there
you will notice people rise when seated to
greet people. The expression 'heij'
(pronounced hi) is used when greeting
and departing.
The language mainly spoken is Danish.
8. Talk in moderate tones
and do not do anything to
call attention to yourself.
They expect courteous
behavior from everyone.
