DENMARK

In Northern Europe you find a small kingdom, well known for its strong welfare state. Denmark is considered to be one of the most economically and socially developed countries in the world.Often comes out near the top of global surveys on liveability and happiness.

From the capital city of Copenhagen where historical royal castles can be found buried among the surrounding forestland to the beautiful streets of Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark truly is a land of fantasy.

Denmark is a pioneer in promoting sustainability. To the Danes, sustainability is a holistic approach that includes renewable energy, water management, waste recycling, and green transportation including the bicycling culture. Nine out of ten people in Denmark own a bike. Danes cycle 1.6 km a day on average

Denmark has some of the world's lowest income inequality. Women play a prominent role in business, while men get involved in childraising.

The country legalised same-sex marriage in 2012, and same-sex partners are treated the same as opposite-sex partners before the law.

It is the oldest monarchy in the world.