Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Denmark is listed in Northern Europe, within Europe. Its capital is Copenhagen. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Denmark?
For broad geographic classification, Denmark is grouped under Europe and the subregion Northern Europe. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Denmark?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is DK, while the three-letter code is DNK. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Denmark has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Germany. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.