The Danish health system

If you need medical treatment or any kind of help from a doctor. Don’t worry this is where you find all the info about how the Danish health system works.

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Dive deeper into Denmark

A country is not only defined by its language, how it is governed etc. It is also defined by the people you live in it, its culture, and its history. If you want to dive deeper into Denmark – this is the place to be.

A little bit of history

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Danish artists and the golden age

Bertel Thorvaldsen was a sculptor and a superstar and today PS Krøyers paints are worth a fortune. Let’s us take you back to the golden age of Danish art

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The reunification of Denmark

In 1864, Denmark was defeated by the Prussians. The defeat was defining for Danish self-understanding so was the reunification 56 years later.

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Denmark and World War II

On April 9, 1940, Denmark was occupied by German troops. The occupation is referred to as the five dark years. It was a tumultuous time.

A country's inventions say a lot about its inhabitants. It's hardly a coincidence that it was the Danes who invented Antabuse and the cork belt.

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The big screen:

From Asta Nielsen to Mads Mikkelsen: 150 years of Danish movie-making

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Discover the secrets of the Danish traditions

Holidays, traditions, and food often go hand in hand. Figure out which dishes  goes with which traditions and much more!

Did you know:

...that the first humans came to Denmark about 14,000 years ago? They were reindeer hunters and arrived after the last Ice Age.

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The people:

Meet 5 personalities who played a big part shaping the Denmark we know

Holidays, traditions, and food often go hand in hand. Figure out which dishes  goes with which traditions and much more!

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Danish politics:

Learn (almost) everything you need to know

If you feel lost in the Danish political landscape, we’ll guide you and tell you about  which parties are represented in parliament, why a liberal party is called Venstre (Left in English) even though it is not left-oriented and much more…

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The Danish welfare system:

This is what it looks like and how it has evolved

You’ve probably heard many say that “fællesskabet” (the community) is the answer when something needs to be fixed. But when did it actually become like that in Denmark? And what is it all about?

Hard to ignore:

The Danish monarchy

Did you know that the Danish monarchy has existed for over 1000 years and is among the oldest royal houses in the world?

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