The 2010 CIA World Factbook. United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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СКАЧАТЬ Democrats [Bjarne Hartung KIRKEGAARD] (was Christian

       People's Party); Conservative Party [Lars BARFOED] (sometimes known

       as Conservative People's Party); Danish People's Party [Pia

       KJAERSGAARD]; Liberal Alliance [Anders SAMUELSEN] (formerly known as

       New Alliance); Liberal Party [Lars Loekke RASMUSSEN]; Red-Green

       Unity List (Alliance) [collective leadership] (bloc includes Left

       Socialist Party, Communist Party of Denmark, Socialist Workers'

       Party); Social Democratic Party [Helle THORNING-SCHMIDT]; Social

       Liberal Party [Margrethe VESTAGER]; Socialist People's Party [Villy

       SOEVNDAL]

      Political pressure groups and leaders:

      Confederation of Danish Employers or DA [President Jorn Neergaard

       LARSEN]; Principal DA member organizations: Confederation of Danish

       Industries [CEO Karsten DYBVAD]; Confederation of Danish Labor

       Unions [President Harald BORSTING]; Danish Bankers Association [CEO

       Joergen HORWITZ]; DaneAge Association [President Bjarne HASTRUP];

       Danish Society for Nature Conservation [President Ella Maria

       BISSCHOP-LARSEN]

      other: humanitarian relief; development assistance; human rights NGOs

      International organization participation:

      ADB (nonregional member), AfDB (nonregional member), Arctic Council,

       Australia Group, BIS, CBSS, CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, EIB, ESA, EU, FAO,

       FATF, G-9, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD,

       IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO,

       ITSO, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, MONUSCO, NATO, NC, NEA, NIB, NSG, OAS

       (observer), OECD, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, Schengen Convention,

       UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNIFIL, UNMIL, UNMIS, UNRWA,

       UNTSO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC

      Diplomatic representation in the US:

      chief of mission: Ambassador Peter TAKSOE-JENSEN

      chancery: 3200 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008

      telephone: [1] (202) 234–4300

      FAX: [1] (202) 328–1470

      consulate(s) general: Chicago, New York

      Diplomatic representation from the US:

      chief of mission: Ambassador Laurie S. FULTON

      embassy: Dag Hammarskjolds Alle 24, 2100 Copenhagen

      mailing address: PSC 73, APO AE 09716

      telephone: [45] 33 41 71 00

      FAX: [45] 35 43 02 23

      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; in actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign

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

      National anthem:

      name: "Der er et yndigt land" (There is a Lovely Land); "Kong Christian" (King Christian)

      lyrics/music: Adam Gottlob OEHLENSCHLAGER/Hans Ernst KROYER; Johannes EWALD/unknown

      note: Denmark has two national anthems with equal status; "Der er et yndigt land," adopted 1844, is a national anthem, while "Kong Christian," adopted 1780, serves as both a national and royal anthem; "Kong Christian" is also known as "Kong Christian stod ved hojen mast" (King Christian Stood by the Lofty Mast) and "Kongesangen" (The King's Anthem); within Denmark, the royal anthem is played only when royalty is present and is usually followed by the national anthem; when royalty is not present, only the national anthem is performed; outside Denmark, the royal anthem is played, unless the national anthem is requested

      Economy ::Denmark

      Economy - overview:

      This thoroughly modern market economy features a high-tech agricultural sector, state-of-the-art industry with world-leading firms in pharmaceuticals, maritime shipping and renewable energy, and a high dependence on foreign trade. The Danish economy is also characterized by extensive government welfare measures, an equitable distribution of income, and comfortable living standards. Denmark is a net exporter of food and energy and enjoys a comfortable balance of payments surplus. After a long consumption-driven upswing, Denmark's economy began slowing in 2007 with the end of a housing boom. Housing prices dropped markedly in 2008–09. The global financial crisis has exacerbated this cyclical slowdown through increased borrowing costs and lower export demand, consumer confidence, and investment. The global financial crises cut Danish GDP by 0.9% in 2008 and 4.7% in 2009. Historically low levels of unemployment rose sharply with the recession but remain below 5%, about half the level of the EU. Denmark made a modest recovery in 2010 in part because of increased government spending. An impending decline in the ratio of workers to retirees will be a major long-term issue. Denmark maintained a healthy budget surplus for many years up to 2008, but the budget balance swung into deficit during 2009–10. Nonetheless, Denmark's fiscal position remains among the strongest in the EU. Despite previously meeting the criteria to join the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), so far Denmark has decided not to join, although the Danish krone remains pegged to the euro.

      GDP (purchasing power parity):

      $204.1 billion (2010 est.) country comparison to the world: 52 $200.5 billion (2009 est.)

      $210.4 billion (2008 est.)

      note: data are in 2010 US dollars

      GDP (official exchange rate):

      $304.6 billion (2010 est.)

      GDP - real growth rate:

      1.8% (2010 est.) country comparison to the world: 155 −4.7% (2009 est.)

      −0.9% (2008 est.)

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