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Posted 27 Jun 2024

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A map of Northern Europe highlighting Denmark in brown. It shows surrounding countries including Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, and Poland. Kattegat Bay is labeled in Denmark, near Copenhagen.

Denmark (Capital: Copenhagen)

Denmark, a major pork and dairy exporter, will introduce a tax on livestock carbon dioxide emissions from 2030, making it the first country to do so. 

Political Features

  • Location: It is a Nordic country of northern Europe and is part of Jutland Peninsula.
  • Territorial boundary: Germany (in South)
  • Surrounding water bodies:: North Sea (west coast), Kattegat Bay (East Coast)

Geographical Feature

  • Islands: Denmark is an archipelago of around 400 islands with the biggest island being zealand
  • Longest River: Gudenå.
  • Climate: Warm Gulf Stream (North Atlantic Current) moderates the climate and rain falls throughout the year
  • Tags :
  • Denmark
  • Carbon Tax
  • Nordic Country
  • North Sea
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