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Neighboring Countries of Denmark
Denmark shares land borders with 2 countries: Germany (140 km) and Canada (1 km).
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Countries bordering Denmark
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Denmark citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Germany |
Berlin | Freedom of movement | |
 Canada |
Ottawa | eTA · 180 days |
Germany accounts for 99% of Denmark's 141 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Denmark
Location
Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes several major islands (Sjaelland, Fyn, and Bornholm)
Area
43,094 km² — slightly less than twice the size of Massachusetts; about two-thirds the size of West Virginia
Terrain
Low and flat to gently rolling plains
Climate
Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Store Mollehoj 171 m. Lowest: Lammefjord -7 m. Mean elevation: 34 m.
Natural resources
Petroleum, natural gas, fish, arable land, salt, limestone, chalk, stone, gravel and sand
Natural hazards
Flooding is a threat in some areas of the country (e.g., parts of Jutland, along the southern coast of the island of Lolland) that are protected from the sea by a system of dikes
Good to know
Composed of the Jutland Peninsula and a group of more than 400 islands (Danish Archipelago); controls Danish Straits (Skagerrak and Kattegat) linking Baltic and North Seas; about one-quarter of the population lives in greater Copenhagen
Neighbours of Denmark's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Austria
Belgium
Czechia
France
Luxembourg
Poland
SwitzerlandAlso with 2 neighbours in Europe
Neighboring countries of Andorra
Neighboring countries of Estonia
Neighboring countries of Liechtenstein
Neighboring countries of Moldova
Neighboring countries of Netherlands
Neighboring countries of Sweden- Countries with the most neighbours
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- Visa-free countries for Denmark passport holders
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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Denmark
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).