Monday, August 5, 2013

Denmark


Let's keep learning about the countries in Europe!

We've learned about Norway and Sweden, the two other Scandinavian countries.

The third and last Scandinavian country is Denmark.
It is not on the peninsula, but is actually connected to Germany.

Denmark is the oldest kingdom in Europe, and the people there are called Danes or Danish.

denmark
(from: wikipedia - denmark)

Famous author Hans Christian Andersen was from Denmark.
He was the original writer for famous stories like Thumbelina and The Little Mermaid
hans christian andersen
(from: wikipedia - hans christian anderson)
Danish scientist Niels Bohr helped us understand how the atom works.
niels bohr
(from: wikipedia - niels bohr)

The famous Kronborg Castle is in Denmark
kronborg castle
(from: wikipedia - kronborg castle)