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Denmark for kids

Denmark is a country where people speak Danish. Its capital city is Copenhagen. To greet a friend, kids there say “Hej”.

🏳️ Flag
Flag of Denmark The flag of Denmark
🏛️ Capital city
Copenhagen
🗣️ Language
Danish
👋 How to say hello
Hej
🍽️ A favorite food
Smørrebrød open sandwiches
🎉 A big celebration
Midsummer Eve (Sankt Hans)
🐾 An animal to spot
Mute swan
📍 A famous landmark
The Little Mermaid statue

Fun fact about Denmark

LEGO was invented in Denmark, and its name comes from Danish words meaning play well.

Talk about it

  • Can you say Hej the way people in Denmark do?
  • Would you like to try smørrebrød open sandwiches? What food would you share from your home?
  • Find Denmark on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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