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Country Facts:
Denmark vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Denmark and United States by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Denmark vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Denmark is 16 639 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 22006% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
16 639 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Denmark has a coastline of 4 544.7 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

4 544.7 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Denmark is Copenhagen, with a population of about 583 348 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

583 348 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Denmark is Møllehøj, its height is 561 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

561 ft
Møllehøj
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Denmark, the highest temperature ever measured was 97.5°F and was recorded in Holstebro, Midtjylland, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

97.5°F
Holstebro, Midtjylland
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Denmark, the lowest temperature ever measured was -24.2°F and was recorded in Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-24.2°F
Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Denmark vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Denmark is about 5 792 202, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
5 792 202 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.5 years in Denmark and 80.4 years in the United States.

81.5 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42 years in Denmark and 38.5 years in the United States.

42 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.44% in Denmark and 0.7% in the United States.

0.44%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Denmark and 99.0% in the United States.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Denmark, the main language is Danish, and in the United States the primary language is English.

danish
english

Religion

In Denmark, the main religion is Christianity; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

10 424 000 ppl
Ranking: 42/179
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Denmark: 60 552 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

60 552 Int$
Ranking: 47/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Denmark: Danish Krone (DKK). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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DKK
Danish Krone
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Denmark: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, F, K). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, F, K
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Denmark has right-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Denmark - June, July, August; United States - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B91 USD - 116 USD
T178 USD - 230 USD
B86 USD - 112 USD
T189 USD - 263 USD

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