Denmark is one of the loveliest
places in Europe. Speaking about the country, one of the things I remember is the bronze statue of the little mermaid in Copenhagen. The statue, which represents the character created by Hans Christian Andersen and popularized by a Disney's Little Mermaid, has become one of Denmark's most famous attractions. Yet, Denmark offers something more than that to every visitor since the said country has a very rich culture and history.
Denmark had once been the center of the Viking community. Through the centuries, it has gradually transformed into a progressive and modern nation, which is actively involved in economic and political integration of many
European countries. The country was first established as a unified state in the tenth century until it was transformed into a
constitutional monarchy in 1849. Then in 1949, it became a member of NATO. In 1973, it joined EEC (presently EU). Despite its being a member of the EU, Denmark chose to exclude itself from certain rules in the said organization like the EU Maastricht Treaty and then the EMU (European Economic and Monetary Union).
When I walked down the Stroget, the world's longest pedestrian street I felt like I was transported into time. It’s probably because of Copenhagen's 17th Century architecture which is very distinctive and attractive, reminiscent of the time when Hans Chri
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