Many North Americans trace their roots to Denmark. If your surname ends in "sen," it's especially likely there's a Dane in your family tree.

Denmark is a familiar part of our lives in matters as diverse as Shakespeare's Hamlet and delicious Danish pastries. According to surveys, it's the happiest country on the planet. If you're going to Europe, this is a great place to spend some time.

Denmark is on the western edge of the Baltic Sea.	The flag is red with a white cross.

 
 
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