2. Short descriptión
• Denmark is a Scandinavian country that
encompasses the Jutland peninsula and several
islands. It is connected to Sweden through the
Öresund Bridge. Copenhagen, its capital, boasts
royal palaces and the colorful port of Nyhavn,
along with the Tivoli amusement park and the
iconic "Little Mermaid" statue. Odense is the
birthplace of the writer Hans Christian
Andersen, with a medieval center with
cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses.
3. Animals and
vegetation
• The native vegetation is formed by forests
of deciduous trees. In deforestation these
are increasingly displaced by conifers and
firs. Most of the forests are used as
protection against the winds and to
prevent the loss of soil and sand on the
North Sea side.Apart from roe deer and
deer, no larger animals have been
preserved in the forests of Denmark.
However, there is an important and varied
fauna of birds. Environmental pollution is
the main threat to Danish wildlife in
aquatic areas near the coasts and in inland
lakes and rivers.
4. Gastronomy
• The cuisine of Denmark has traditionally been
influenced by French cuisine, as the French
language and culture has had a profound influence
on the Danish royal house and upper class. It is
also influenced by other European countries such
as Italy. The old country cuisine is similar to that of
other Scandinavian countries (Swedish cuisine and
Norwegian cuisine) and Germany.Dinner is the
main meal of the day that is eaten at home with
the family. The general characteristics associated
with their dishes is that they consist mainly of fish,
shellfish, meat and a variety of edible roots,
vegetables and herbs. This custom has its origins in
the country's agricultural and fishing tradition, as
well as geographical influence. gastronomic
traditionsThey vary a lot between islands and
regions of the country.
5. Typical attire
• The traditional costume of
Denmark is the one made with
Hedebo, an embroidery whose
production technique originated
in Denmark. As we can see in
this drawing, the predominant
colors are always white and red,
both in men's and women's
clothing.