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Flag description:

red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side; the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world; traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle; caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory

note: the shifted design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden

Economy ::Denmark

Economy - overview:

This thoroughly modern market economy features high-tech agriculture, up-to-date small-scale and corporate industry, extensive government welfare measures, an equitable distribution of income, comfortable living standards, a stable currency, a stable political system, and high dependence on foreign trade. Unemployment is low and capacity constraints limit growth potential. Denmark is a net exporter of food and energy and enjoys a comfortable balance of payments surplus. The government has been successful in meeting, and even exceeding, the economic convergence criteria for participating in the third phase (a common European currency) of the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), but so far Denmark has decided not to join 16 other EU members in the euro. Nonetheless, the Danish krone remains pegged to the euro. Denmark's fiscal position is among the strongest in the EU. Economic growth gained momentum in 2004 and the upturn continued through 2006. After a long consumption-driven upswing, Denmark's economy began slowing in early 2007 with the end of a housing boom. This cyclical slowdown has been exacerbated by the global financial crisis through increased borrowing costs and lower export demand, consumer confidence, and investment. The slowing global economy cut GDP by 1.2% in 2008. A major long-term issue will be the sharp decline in the ratio of workers to retirees.

GDP (purchasing power parity):

$204.1 billion (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 52 $206.6 billion (2007 est.)

$203.3 billion (2006 est.)

note: data are in 2008 US dollars

GDP (official exchange rate):

$340 billion (2008 est.)

GDP - real growth rate:

−1.2% (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 209 1.6% (2007 est.)

3.3% (2006 est.)

GDP - per capita (PPP):

$37,200 (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 30 $37,800 (2007 est.)

$37,300 (2006 est.)

note: data are in 2008 US dollars

GDP - composition by sector:

agriculture: 1.3%

industry: 26.1%

services: 72.6% (2008 est.)

Labor force:

2.88 million (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 104

Labor force - by occupation:

agriculture: 2.9%

industry: 23.8%

services: 72.7% (2005 est.)

Unemployment rate:

1.8% (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 16 2.8% (2007 est.)

Population below poverty line: