NOT only is January 14 the anniversary of Queen Margrethe if Denmark acceding to the throne in 1972 but it is also the 250th anniversary of the death of King Frederick V of Denmark.
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| Today is the anniversary of Queen Margrethe of Denmark acceding to the throne |
1. January 14 also saw the birth of Valdemar I of Denmark in 1131.
2. Every Danish monarch from 1513 to 1972 was named either Frederick or Christian. In fact there was strict alteration between the two names.
3. The average age for men to get married in Denmark is 34.8, the highest in the world.
4. You are never more than 50km (31 miles) from the sea in Denmark.
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| The flag of Denmark is the oldest state flag in use |
5. According to the 2015 World Happiness Report, the only people happier than the Danes are the Swiss and Icelandic.
6. The Danish flag, a white cross on a red background, is the oldest state flag still in use.
7. In 1989 Denmark became the first country to legalise same-sex unions. Same-sex marriage was not granted until 2012.
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| Denmark was the first country to legalise same-sex unions |
8. Danish pastries are called Viennese bread (Wienerbrød) in Denmark.
9. In Germany the Great Dane breed of dog is called “Deutsche Dogge” (German mastiff).
10. Denmark is the only country with a tax on nuts. It was created in 1922 and increased in 2009.
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