Denmark is a progressive nation with strong ties to the past, including the oldest monarchy in Europe and the oldest continuously used national flag in the world. Forbes ranked Denmark as the third happiest country in the world and Copenhagen is known for its urban beaches. Walt Disney drew inspiration from Tivoli Gardens in Denmark for his theme parks.
In many ways, Denmark is a very progressive and forward-thinking nation, but it also has strong ties to the past. For example, it is the oldest monarchy in Europe and the royal lineage of its current ruler, Queen Margaret II, dates back to at least the 10th century. The national flag, known as the Dannebrog, is also centuries old. A standard with a white cross on a red background has been used by Danish kings since the 14th century. And a legend of popular origin says that the flag fell from the sky during the battle of Lindanise in 10, helping the Danes to victory. According to Guinness World Records, it is the oldest continuously used national flag in the world. The current design was officially adopted in 14 and its exact proportions for maritime use were established in 1219.
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In 2018, Forbes ranked Denmark as the third happiest country in the world, just behind Norway and Finland.
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is the best city for swimming, according to CNN; offers urban beaches and bathing in the port.
Walt Disney drew inspiration for his theme parks, Disney World and Disneyland, from the Tivoli Gardens in Denmark.
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