General Information Capital:Copenhagen Area:43,094 km2 Population:5.5 million (official estimate 2007). Electricity:230 volts AC, 50Hz. Continental two-pin plugs are standard. On many campsites, 110-volt power plugs are also available. IDD:+45 .The Faroe Islands use +298 and Greenland uses +299. Emergency number:112 Timezone:Mainland: GMT + 1
Faroe Islands and Torshavn: GMT
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Language Language: Danish (official). English (2nd language), Faroese, Greenlandic (an Inuit dialect), German and French..
Government Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Religion Religion: Predominantly Evangelical Lutheran with Roman Catholic and Muslim denominations.
Traffic Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. The wearing of seat belts is compulsory.
Driving License Driving License: The minimum driving age is 18. A national driving licence is acceptable.
National Holidays National holidays: Jan 1 New Year"s Day, Maundy Thursday (variable), Good Friday (variable), Apr 16 Queen Margrethe"s Birthday, Apr 25 Prayer Day, Ascension Day (variable), Whit Monday (variable), Jun 5 Constitution Day, Dec 25 Christmas Day, Dec 26 St. Stephen"s Day
Climate Climate: Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers.
Mobile Network Mobile Network: GSM 900/1800 3G 2100
GPS GPS: 55 43 N, 12 34 E
Shopping Hours Shopping Hours: Generally Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.30 and Sat: 09.00-17.00. Supermarkets are often open Mon-Fri: 09.00-20.00. At some holiday resorts, shops are open Sunday and public holidays. Opening hours vary from town to town.
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