Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe and the senior member of the Kingdom of Denmark. It stretches approximately 26,780 sq mi with a population of 5.5 million people. It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, and consists of a large peninsula, many islands, and hundreds of minor islands often referred to as the Danish Archipelago.
Capital
Copenhagen
Government
Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Language
Danish
Currency
Danish Kronar (kr)
"Hosting our Danish son is the best decision our family has made. We hope our student and his family will be part of our lives for generations to come."
— The Philips family, Kentucky
in their own words
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Karoline, from Denmark, made this video to show her host family her life in Denmark and help them get to know her.
Peel the potatoes unless you prefer them with skin. Boil them in salted water until cooked.
Dry the pork slices and season with salt and pepper. Fry them, alternating 1 minute on each side, until they are golden and crispy. Put them on a piece of paper when they are done to drain a bit of fat. Keep them hot in your oven while you prepare the parsley sauce.
Melt the butter in a pot, add flour and mix. Add milk, bit by bit, allowing to boil after each addition. Repeat until the sauce has your desired consistency. Add parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Velbekomme!
Students from Denmark