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The national flag of Denmark is called Dannebrog . The use of this flag is very old and the dates can go back to 14 th century making it the most ancient state flag . Dannebrog's origin is surrounded with a number of interesting myths, legends and theories. The flag of Denmark has a red background on which there is a Scandinavian white cross whose vertical portion is near the hoisting part of the flag. The ratio of the white cross to its red background is vertically 3:1:3 and horizontally 3:1:4:5. There are no hard and fast rules regarding the use of the flag.

Official Name: Kongeriget Danmark

Capital: Copenhagen

Location: In north Western Europe Denmark consists of the peninsula of Jutland (Jyland) adjacent islands in the North Sea and Baltic. It has land border with Germany in the south.

Area: 43,094 Sq. km.

Official Language: Danish

National Flag: Red with white Scandinavian cross.

Flag Ratio: 28:37

National Anthem: ÏDer er et yn digt landÓ There is a lovely land (1844)