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Denmark
 Population:5,336,394
Literacy rate:100%
Life expectancy at birth:male ‑ 73.95 yrs, female ‑ 79.27 yrs
Infant mortality rate:5.11 deaths/1,000 live births
Population growth rate:0.31%
GDP growth rate: 1.3%
GDP per capita:£15,900
Unemployment: 5.7%
Inflation:2.5%
TI index: 9.8
Climate: temperate., humid and overcast., mild, windy winters and cool summers
Time: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Continental 2‑pin plugs are standard.
Websites: The Danish Embassy in London is at http://www.denmark.org.uk/
This is a very civilized and well-run country. Although in the EU, they have opted not to join the euro currency.
As for living in the country, you should like pork, pickled fish, butter and beer. The strain of yeast that is used to make lager was discovered by a Dane. This was once perhaps the only country in the world with more pigs than people. Even though Denmark is quite small, it is a net food exporter with a very high‑tech agricultural sector. Despite being a very law‑abiding and sober (in behaviour) people, the Danes do tend to go binge drinking. Any parties may prove a gruelling experience. Copenhagen is a delightful city, rich in history and with delightful architecture, but it is an expensive place to live. This is hardly a mountainous country, nor even hilly ‑ the highest point is only 200m above sea level.
Entry requirements
If you are not an EU national, forget about work permits. If you are an EU national, the same applies as with all EU countries. You will need to get a residency permit after three months..
Vaccinations
Nothing special here. Check with your doctor.
Tax and Insurance
Tax is an eye watering 50%. Non EU nationals should get health insurance, although excellent free treatment is available.
Gap Year Programmes
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