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 Sorø Akademi in Sorø, Denmark, is Denmark's oldest school, an early center of Scandinavian Christianity, and the cradle of many famous Danish artists. The roots of the Academy date back to 1140, when Bishop Absalon founded a Cistercian monastery in Sorø. Originally the Academy educated only the aristocracy, today it is open to all. [([[https://scanmagazine.co.uk/soro-akademi/|Scan Magazine]])]
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+==== No euro currency ====
+Under a provision of the Maastricht Treaty, Denmark was exempted from having to introduce a European currency. However, the authorities decided to hold a referendum on the euro in 2000, and the public voted against introducing the new currency. [([[https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/educational/explainers/tell-me-more/html/25_years_maastricht.en.html|European Central Bank]])]
+==== Møllehøj ====
+Denmark's highest natural peak is Møllehøj, and Yding Skovhøj is Denmark's highest point. [([[https://www.visitskanderborg.com/skanderborg/plan-your-trip/ejer-bavnehoj-mollehoj-denmarks-highest-point-gdk604342|Visit Skanderborg]])]
+==== The flag of Denmark ====
+The flag of Denmark is rectangular in shape with a white Scandinavian cross on a red background. It is one of the oldest European flags currently in use in Europe. [([[https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/oldest-continuously-used-national-flag/|Guinness World Records]])]
+==== LEGO ====
+LEGO bricks were invented by a Dane named Ole Kirk Christiansen in 1947. The name of these building blocks was formed from the Danish phrase "Leg godt", meaning "have fun". Lego has its headquarters in Billund. In this city is also located Legoland visited by millions of people every year. [([[https://www.history.com/news/the-disastrous-backstory-behind-the-invention-of-lego-bricks|History]])]
+==== Akvavit ====
+While in Denmark you should try the national beverage called akvavit. The original version is a colorless cumin vodka with a strength of 40-45%. [([[https://www.scandinaviastandard.com/a-guide-to-scandinavian-aquavit/|Scandinavia Standard]])]
+==== Marriage ====
+Under the law, single-sex marriages have been allowed since June 15, 2012. [([[https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2012-03-22/denmark-same-sex-marriage-to-be-approved/|Library of Congress]])]
+==== Skol ====
+If you want to say "cheers" in Danish, remember this word - skol. [([[https://flyingselfies.com/popular-articles/what-does-the-viking-toast-skol-mean/|Flying Selfies]])]
+==== State religion ====
+Denmark is one of the few European countries to have a state religion enshrined in the constitution - Lutheranism. Interestingly, the government also includes a minister for religious affairs. [([[https://disabroad.org/copenhagen/student-resource/religious-resources/|Disabroad]])]
+==== Bike friendly city ====
+Copenhagen has more bicycles than inhabitants. When the ride is over, the bikes are often left without any security. [([[https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/10/what-makes-copenhagen-the-worlds-most-bike-friendly-city/|World Economic Forum]])]
+==== Least corrupt ====
+For many years, Denmark has been ranked as the number one least corrupt country in the world. In 2016, it took this honorable place along with New Zealand. [([[https://studyindenmark.dk/news/denmark-is-the-least-corrupt-country-in-the-world|Study in Denmark]])]
+==== Bluetooth ====
+Bluetooth technology is named after the first Viking king Harald Bluetooth. [([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/02/19/fact-check-bluetooth-named-after-viking-king-harald/4505776001/|USA Today]])]
+==== Law of Jante ====
+Law of Jante is a concept created for the book to describe the Danish mentality. Its author is the Norwegian writer of Danish origin Aksel Sandemose. In his novella "The Fugitive in the Labyrinth", he depicts a fictional town of Jante, where the principle of social equality applies. The people who live there cannot consider themselves better than the other person, boast of their wealth, skills, or achievements. [([[https://www.peopleareculture.com/law-of-jante/|People Are Culture]])]
+{{tag>geography travel history culture society}}

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