Location and size

Denmark is located in northern Europe between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. It is the southernmost of the three Scandinavian countries and consists of a mainland peninsula, Jutland, and 406 islands.

The capital, Copenhagen, is situated on the island of Sealand and is the largest city in Scandinavia.

In total, Denmark covers an area of about 44.000 square km/17.000 square miles.