An Introduction to Danish Culture

<p> Denmark the southernmost Nordic nation remains little-known to many citizens of the world. Too often conflated with its Scandinavian neighbors to the north it is a land of generally flat terrain with an inviting temperate climate. The land of the Danes has much to offer visitors and this guide to Danish society culture and history offers an inside look with details on Denmark's substantial contributions to science engineering exploration seafaring literature philosophy music architecture and many other fields. Brief portraits depict such Danes as Clown Prince Victor Borge Hans Christian Andersen Kierkegaard and <I>Out of Africa</I> author Karen Blixen. Throughout there is a focus upon Denmark's human rights record democratic institutions and humanistic traditions. By examining Danish culture this work fosters a greater understanding of Denmark its people and their way of life.</p>