Denmark

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, and that design element of the dannebrog (danish flag) was subsequently adopted by the other nordic countries of finland, iceland, norway, and sweden. Currency Danish krone. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Northern europe, bordering the baltic sea and the north sea, on a peninsula north of germany (jutland); also includes two major islands (sjaelland and fyn). Climate Temperate; humid and overcast; mild, windy winters and cool summers. Terrain Low and flat to gently rolling plains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Lammefjord -7 m. The highest point is at Yding Skovhoej 173 m.

Nature & Science News

'Effective chemicals may be lost' - It is claimed tighter rules on pesticide use in Europe could lead to reduced yields and increases in food costs.

Wildlife populations 'plummeting' - Between a quarter and a third of the world's wildlife has been lost since 1970, says the Living Planet Index.

Small biomass option concern - Small-scale biomass power plants can have bigger enviro-impacts than other renewables, a study says.

Asbestos cancer chemo doubts - Chemotherapy does not help people with asbestos-related cancer, according to UK researchers.

Evolution rolls on for Mars rover - The wheels continue to turn on Europe's billion-euro project to put a robotic rover on the Red Planet's surface.

Mars probe set for risky descent - Scientists prepare for "seven minutes of terror" as the Phoenix spacecraft attempts to land on the surface.

Denmark

This is a map of Denmark. The map illustrates the location of Copenhagen and its proximity to Skagen, Alborg, Falster, and the Baltic Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Sweden / Germany / Poland

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