Once we were brutal Vikings. Now we are one of the world's most peaceful societies. Welcome to Denmark.
Denmark has some of the world's lowest income inequality. And when it comes to gender equality, women play a prominent role in business, while men get involved in childraising.
The Danish monarchy is the oldest continuing line in the world. Queen Margrethe II's heritage can be traced back more than a thousand years to a king believed to be born around year 900.
Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design. Nature is often part of the inspiration, and sustainability is key. Furniture, architecture, fashion, and jewellery are areas in which Danish designers excel.
International surveys usually rank Denmark among the world’s happiest countries. But what makes Danish people so happy?