M2 Khaled

At the end of the Second World War, the international community aspired to ensure that never again would an ethnic minority become the target of persecution within their home country. Yet, in modern Hungary, the ascent of the Jobbik Party is eerily similar to the rise of the Nazis in Germany. Railing against "Gypsy crimes," Jobbik rode a wave of bigotry to become a significant player in Hungarian politics. Like the Nazis and the SA, who intimidated Jews, Jobbik is associated with paramilitary groups who intimidate Gypsies, more formally known as the Roma. In response to recent events in Hungary, many of the Roma are fleeing their homes and seeking refuge in other countries. This time, the international community should learn from its mistakes and offer assistance to the Roma before it is too late.

Hungary's Roma Has Been Targeted for Violence and Intimidation

Violence hit Hungary's Roma from 2008 through 2009. Nine were murdered in a campaign of terror, including the elderly and young children. Several were wounded, and Roma homes were damaged. In many cases, the assailants fire-bombed homes, and then waited to shoot at the families fleeing from the flames.

In the Spring of 2011, paramilitary groups engaging in purported "demonstrations" against "Gypsy crime" as a means of intimidating the Roma. These groups, calling themselves the Hungarian Guard (Magyar Garda), Vedero, the Brighter Future and the Outlaw Army, sported insignia reminiscent of Hungary's fascist past on their uniforms.

The preferred tactic is to set-up a "training camp" outside towns with a "Gypsy crime" problem, later patrolling the streets to harass Roma residents. Members are known to follow Roma men as they leave their homes, shout slogans in the middle of the night in Roma neighborhoods, and antagonize young Roma men to the point of fist-to-cuffs.

Gyongyospata became Ground Zero for vigilante action in 2011, as first the Better Future and then Vedero descended on the town. As the groups patrolled the streets, the police either sat idly by, or arrested some members only to have the courts acquit them. When clashes between members of the groups and young Roma men ensued, politicians, particularly members of Jobbik, publicly blamed the Gypsies.

Intimidation Has Continued into 2012

The most recent intimidation occurred in Devecser and Cegled. In August of 2012, paramilitary groups and other neo-Nazis were bused in to march through the streets of Roma neighborhoods as a demonstration against "Gypsy crimes." In Devescer, many chanted "You will die here." This time, Jobbik Members of Parliament openly marched alongside the neo-Nazis, joining in their xenophobia.

Anti-Roma Political Party Has Risen in Power

As disturbing as the rise of these paramilitary groups is, more disturbing is the rise of Jobbik. In 2010, Jobbik surprised many by winning 47 seats in parliament, becoming the third largest political party. As a sign of the connection between the paramilitary groups and Jobbik, the party's leader, Gabor Vona, wore the vest of the Magyar Garda, despite the fact that the Magyar Garda had been banned by a Hungarian court.

Prejudice and Bigotry Against the Roma

Sadly, attitudes of the Hungary people only serve to foster the harassment and violence against the Roma. The Pew Research Center found that 64% of Hungarian harbor an unfavorable opinion of the Roma. Hungarian parents pull their children out of schools with a large Roma student body, creating a de facto segregation of Roma children. Roma children are often enrolled in classes for student with learning disabilities, without justification. Discrimination against the Roma in housing and employment is also rampant.

The Government Provides No Protection

The Roma find little, if any, help from the government. Police fail to take steps to stop the anti-Roma demonstrations. Worse, police often engage in racial profiling, and subject Roma suspects to physical and verbal abuse. Yet, statistic cited by the U.S. State Department show that the Roma are no more likely to be involved in illegal activity than non-Roma people.

Hungary's ruling party, Fidesz, has done little to stem the anti-Roma demonstrations. Although Fidesz holds two-thirds of the seats in parliament, in recent local elections, Jobbik candidates have beaten their Fidesz opponents, including the mayoral race in Gyongyospata, the location of the 2011 clashes. Fidesz fears losing voters in the next parliamentary elections, and is hesitant to take action supportive of the Roma, which would not be popular among the Hungarian people.

The International Community Must Take Notice

With the Hungarian Government failing to act, and even contributing to the problem, it falls on the international community to protect the Roma. The international community had the power to act to protect the Jews in the 1930s, and failed to do so. Such failure should not be permitted to happen again.

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   By/ khaled

What symptoms do you exhibit when stressed? How do they show up for you?

Often stress shows up in a wide variety of ways: physical, mental and emotional.

Physical signs include headaches, muscle tension, upset stomach, restless sleep, shaky/sweaty hands, and fidgeting.

Mental signs include being easily distracted/unable to focus, being more forgetful, having simple issues become exaggerated, and having increased dreaming.

Emotional signs include irritability, short temper, exhaustion, and an inability to make decisions.

How can you relieve or reduce your stress?

TIP #1 - Take Charge.

When you feel in control, you can RESPOND rather than REACT to your environment. You feel more empowered and better able to manage what comes your way. Begin by looking at what you can control and what you cannot.

List the things I control in my life.

List the things that are TRULY out of my control.

What is my attitude towards the things I control? Toward the things, I don't?

What stresses can I say "no" to, eliminate, reduce or delegate in my life?

What can I add to my life that will counteract stress? (meditation, workouts, etc.)

What positive people do I want in my life to support me?

What negative people do I need to spend less time with?

What is most important to me?

Make a list, prioritize, and commit to removing one stressful thing a day!

TIP #2 - Incorporate Exercise.

Regular exercise is one of the best stress-reduction techniques out there. It has multiple stress-relieving benefits:

IMPROVED HEALTH: "Exercising adds life to your years as well as years to your life" through a lowered heart rate and reduced risk of heart disease; it may also prevent certain types of cancer and will increase stamina.

IMPROVED MOOD: Exercising causes the brain to release opium-like substances that ease pain and produce a natural high, giving a sense of well-being and comfort. It also stimulates the brain to secrete serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which act as antidepressants and improve mood (deficiencies can result in depression, anxiety, impulsivity, aggression, and increased appetite).

REDUCED BODY TENSION: Exercising helps relieve pent-up emotions we hold in our muscles. Having a relaxed body allows you to sleep better, have more energy, enhance concentration and memory, and quicken your alertness and reaction time, resulting in an overall feeling of well-being.

CREATE A PLAN:

How can taking charge and exercising affect my stress level?

How do I want to feel after I have planned and exercised-both physically and emotionally?

What can I do to incorporate planning and exercise in my life? (What? When? With whom? For how long?)

GET STARTED TODAY:

Find a friend to exercise with for the recommended minimum of 20-30 minutes a day, 3-5 times a week. Working out with a friend helps to provide a plan for regular routine, accountability, and allows for multitasking so you can brainstorm, encourage or share thoughts with a friend while working out.

Get a personal trainer or join a gym. Push yourself to WORK OUT!

Be conscious about exercising. Park farther away and walk. Take a flight of stairs instead of an elevator. Do sit-ups while watching TV. Take the dog for a morning walk before you shower.

All the benefits of planning and exercise impact your ability to be sharper, move faster and feel better. Taking time to do this will actually give you more time for the other things you need to do and REDUCE YOUR STRESS!

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Germany was one of the last European states to unite in the last centuries. Each city in Germany has its own unique style, influenced by its European history and the surrounding region. Each of these cities is different and while you travel in Germany, you will notice a whole different city each time you travel.

Germany is the most historical destination Europe has to offer from the high mountains in the South, which are in Bavaria, and the beautiful green landscape that goes from central Germany to the coast of the Baltic Sea, your travel in Germany will not be a disappointment. Most of Germany looks like a state packed with small villages, old towns, and railways that will remind you of the historical significance Germany had in Europe's history. Many churches also litter the landscape of Germany as Roman influence is apparent.

Many of the cities in Germany have very extraordinary surprise for those travelers who enjoy trying different food and drink. Top quality German food can be found in each region which has its own unique style.Most range from light salads to whole steak meals. Germany's foods are also accompanied by world famous beers and wines that are homemade in the state. A notable beer to try is Bitburger which is made in the city of Bitburg Germany in the Rhineland Platz. All these famous cuisines and drinks will ensure your travels to Germany end in a culinary experience of a lifetime.

Southwest Germany offers some of Europe's most well-known cities to which include Heidelberg and Tubingen. In the western part of Germany, many cities have French influence, which includes Cologne, and Dusseldorf. Cologne is the heart of Germany and you are able to take a train that goes to many other European destinations. This is uncommon in many other cities in Germany. Trier should be a point of interest for you as well because it's the oldest city in Germany and used to be the former capital of the Roman Empire. The Porta Negra in Trier is one of the last castle Roman castle entrances left standing in Trier.

In modern times, Germany is an industrial powerhouse. Many of the world's most well-known car makers, VW, and BMW are made in this country and Frankfurt is Germany's biggest-business district housing all of Germany's major banks. Frankfurt would be of interest to you in your travels, if you prefer a city setting. With this being said, the standard of living in Germany is one notch above the rest and ranks high in the world today.

29 Little Known Facts About Denmark 

Denmark, the little country in the North of Europe, is famous for Carlsberg, Legoland and the Little Mermaid. But did you know these little known facts?

Geography And Weather

In Denmark, it rains every second day. On average, a year has 171 days with a precipitation of more than 0.1mm). In 2007, however, there were 188 days of precipitation.

There is usually a brisk breeze blowing in Denmark; the average wind speed is 7.6 m/sec.

In a year, the average temperature changes from 0 °C in January to 16 °C in August.

The Kingdom of Denmark includes, besides Denmark, the self-governing areas of Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

The ice free part of Greenland is almost 10 times larger than Denmark.

The Danish countryside is rather flat. The highest point is 180 metres above sea level.

Denmark borders with only one country, Germany.

If you buy a boat in Copenhagen and sail to the nearest shore on the other side of the water, you arrive in Sweden.

The Danes

The 5.48 million Danes make up only about 0.8 per thousand of the earth's population of 6.7 billion people. In the early 1900s the Danes made up 1.5 per thousand so, in relative terms, the Danes have become fewer.

Life expectancy for Danish women is 79 and for men 74.

Danish women are on average almost 29 years old when they give birth to their first child. This is an increase of more than five years since 1970 when women were almost 24 years old when giving birth for the first time.

Danish children and youngsters spend many years in school. A child who starts nursery school today will on average spend 16-17 years studying before attaining the final exam certificate.

Lars Ulrich of Metallica was born in Denmark.

The Great Danes dog breed probably did not originate from Denmark, but from Germany.

Danish Culture

Only three Danish films have sold more than one million tickets.

The Danish alphabet has three letters not found in the English alphabet: Æ, Ø, and Å. All three are vowels, and they come after the letter Z in the Danish alphabet.

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art was the Danes' favourite museum in 2007 with 468,000 visitors.

The Danes love quality food. This makes this small nation the fifth largest exporter of food in the world.

An average Dane travels 13,600 km a year. 43% of all Danes own a car.

The Danes sent 42 million MMS messages in 2007.

Dublin in Ireland was an important Viking trading center.

Place names in the UK ending in -by (Whitby) and -thorpe (Scunthorpe) were Viking settlements.

The Danish monarchy has existed for over a thousand years.

Economy

In the last ten years the average wages have increased by 44 per cent. During the same period, prices have increased by only 25 per cent resulting in a considerably higher purchasing power.

Danish families had an average disposable income of DKK 280,000 ($53,000) in 2006.

Small and medium-sized companies (77% of the Danish companies employ less than 50 people) dominate the Danish business community.

Denmark has 298,000 active enterprises, which corresponds to almost one company per every tenDanes on the labour market.

Danish farms are the home of more than 13 million pigs. The majority of the pigs are kept in Jutland, while the remaining number is distributed between Funen, Zealand and other islands.

The average tax rate in Denmark is 49%.

Denmark.net is the premier Denmark tourism and information portal, with daily news from Denmark and extensive insider tips to Danish attractions.

By/ khaled

Anxiety management

Learn all about anxiety and how to achieve long term recovery

Statistics produced by UK Health and Safety report show that over 520,000 people in the UK were reported to have been suffering from either work related stress, anxiety or depression. With these Statistics in mind it is not hard to see why more and more people are looking for anxiety help, anxiety disorder treatment and anxiety and depression treatment. Many people are complaining of feeling constantly stressed out. it is this build up of stress over a period of time that can often be the cause of a panic attack or a bout of anxiety.

To enable people to live happier and healthier lives it is vital that they learn how to deal with stress in their life and learn how to help anxiety. One of the biggest reasons why people with anxiety experience symptoms and sensations for prolonged periods of time is due to their lack of understanding of anxiety. Add to this society's negative stigma of 'mental health' conditions, along with many fear provoking stories fabricated by the media, many people are afraid to speak out and suffer in silence, often experiencing depression symptoms as a result.

There is no set age, race or gender for anyone suffering with anxiety. Anxiety in kids, teenagers, the middle aged and pensioners in their 70's 80's and 90's are all common. Although statistics point to women suffering more from anxiety as opposed to men, it is popular belief that this is purely due to men being more reluctant to speak publicly about their problems. By using natural remedies for anxiety and with the right help and guidance all Anxiety conditions including Social Phobia, PSTD and GAD can be overcome.

What is Anxiety?

It is very important to learn that Anxiety is not some uncontrollable disease or illness that you develop suddenly, inherit, or contract somewhere. Anxiety is produced by a style of behaviour.

To be precise we actually create the psychological and emotional state of being anxious when we behave in an apprehensive way, such as being worried or concerned about something.

Anxiety is actually a result of behaviour and is not some disease, or illness to be feared.

Everyone experiences anxiety to some degree at some point or another in their lives. Statistics show that most people have had a panic attack at some point in their lives. Anxiety is not to be feared. It is merely an outcome of behaving in an apprehensive manner. The trouble is most people don't know this and think of anxiety as something sinister.

Again, anxiety is not a disease or illness. It's a physiological, psychological, and emotional state that results when we behave apprehensively.

An example of this type of behaviour simply a person allowing their mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles often imaging upsetting things.

Anxiety Symptoms:

There are literally thousands of symptoms of Anxiety. It is important to remember that every person is unique and as a result each individual can experience a different set of symptoms at any particular time. This doesn't mean that any of the symptoms below are any worse than any other. Moreover it is a high possibility that the symptoms a person experiences are linked to their core fears around that particular area. For example an anxious person who is afraid of having a heart attack would be more prone to experiencing anxiety symptoms relating to their heart (racing heart, tight chest) due to the fact that they were continually focused on this potential threat. Some of the most common symptoms and sensations of anxiety are outlined below.

Dizziness

Headaches

Tight muscles

Crazy thoughts

Sweating

Heart Palpitations

Digestive problems

Shortness of breath

Panic Attacks

Insomnia

Trembling

Obsessions

Back pain

What causes Anxiety?

Apprehensive behaviour, such as worry, causes anxiety and stresses a person's body.

When Anxiety has been present over a period of time and interferes with a person's life in is classified as a disorder. This can be a very harmful diagnosis as an anxious person can then think that there is something wrong with them or they are in some way ill.

Anxiety is not dangerous, harmful or something that we need to be fearful of. Anxiety is merely a normal bodily response to believing something is harmful. Anxiety is designed to protect you. When you become anxious your body goes into the flight or fight mode. Your body is prepared to either fight the threat or flee from the threat. Hormones are released into the bloodstream to prepare the person for action.

The problem is that overly anxious personalities perceive danger more often and to higher degrees than those who aren't as anxious. It's this overly anxious behaviour that causes problems with anxiety in our lives.

Anxiety is not a disease or illness and anxiety is not something a person is born with. Anxiety is produced when we behave in an apprehensive manner (fearful).

How to reverse Anxiety

To reverse anxiety a person must learn that what they are experiencing (symptoms) are not harmful in anyway. And then they must truly understand this. A person's perception and reaction to anxiety determines whether they respond with fear or ignore their thoughts and dismiss them. It is this change in behaviour that is vital in enabling a person to calm down and gradually reduce their Anxiety. The number one reason for prolonged bouts of anxiety is the fact that the fear response of the symptoms experienced sets of a fear cycle.

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Nevertheless if a person has been struggling with Anxiety for a prolonged period of time the change in behaviour can take some time before a person recovers from anxiety. It is during this recovery stage that it is important that a person continues to act and behave in a non anxious way. (Behaviour modification) and keeps faith in the process. Setbacks and relapses occur when a person does not maintain the behaviour change for a period of time long enough for the body to recover. This can often be due to a lack of fully understanding anxiety and the recovery process and additional lifestyle factors which hinder the recovery process.

Lifestyle Factors that can contribute to anxiety are as follows:

You're consuming too much caffeine.

1. Coffee has been linked to increased anxiety. If you are dealing with chronic anxiety, it's better that you try to cut out all coffee and caffeine based products. If you are finding this particularly difficult try limiting your intake and gradually tapering off. As caffeine leaves your system it has a beneficial effect of unstimulating your nervous system.

2. You're not exercising enough.

Staying active is vital for reducing stress and anxiety. Please note that the term 'exercise' does not mean that you have to go out and run a marathon. A simple little walk around the block is better than nothing. Get going today and commit to exercising and before long you're find yourself forming new habits and feeling good about yourself.

3. You're not sleeping enough.

This is one of the most important reasons and often links in with drinking too much coffee. Anxiety and depression have been linked to chronic sleep deprivation. Keep in mind that rest and recovery is just as important as your diet and exercise. It's all a balance as is everything in life. Experts recommend getting between 7-9 hours sleep per night, however, you will know yourself better than any expert your own body and how much sleep you need when you're honest with yourself. If you're going to bed late discipline yourself to go to bed earlier.

4. You're drinking too much alcohol.

Don't get me wrong the odd glass of wine won't hurt, however, what happens to our body when we over indulge in alcohol? Well Alcohol is a toxin that can lead to improper mental and physical functioning, by negatively impacting the levels of serotonin (Feel good factor) in the brain. If a person is already feeling anxious and stressed a hangover caused from anxiety will worsen how they feel and produce even more symptoms.

5. You don't have time to meditate or manage stress.

It is so important to make sure that you look at ways of managing your stress/worry in life. Did you know that uncontained stress/worry is often the catalyst of bouts of anxiety and depression? It's learning how to change the way you think about things that results in whether or not you become anxious/stressed. So much of anxiety is worrying too much about the past and/or future. Meditation also teaches us to stay in the present moment, where anxiety is (often) nonexistent. Even just practising 10 minutes of meditation per day can have a positive effect on your overall health. As the great Tony Robbins says "If you don't have 10 minutes to spare per day you don't have a life!"

6 You're diet is balanced enough

Eating a balanced diet is vital in maintaining equilibrium. Asparagus, Blueberries, Milk, Almonds, Oranges and Spinach have all been reported to reduce anxiety. Try at all costs to avoid Booze, Caffeine, fried foods, refined Sugars and Processed foods. A lot of people report feeling their best and calmest when eating lots of fruits and vegetables, along with the above good foods.

7. You don't have enough friends/poor relationships

Having a strong social network is a great way to feel happier and less stressed. Also having friends at work is great for your wellbeing. We spend so long at work and it is vital that we form good positive relationships for our own well being. If we are upset or angry at people in our work it will affect our overall mood and well being. The same applies for family relationships.

8. You don't make time for fun.

When we are out socialising and having fun it takes our mind of our problems and puts the breaks on anxiety, giving our body and mind ample time to recover. The reason for this is because when your mind is not focussed on a perceived threat (worry/concern) it does not produce a stress response. Every time you focus on non anxious things your body and mind start to calm down and relax. People often comment of how well they feel after a fun filled day out with friends and family. Making time for fun and balancing it between work is one of the most vital things in creating emotional well being.

9. You work too much.

For many people, their biggest stressor in life is their job. While most of us can't control everything in a workplace, it's important to focus on what we can control. When your work day is over, let it be over! As much as you can, don't bring issues from your job into your personal life. Managing your anxiety should not come at the expense of your happiness (or your partner's). If you need to discuss issues on the job, find a trusted health care professional who can help you find coping strategies.

10. You eat too much sugar.

Most of us have heard that too much sugar is bad for us, but do we actually know why? Studies have shown that eating too much sugar puts you at risk of heart disease. Other studies have compared the effects of sugar to hard drugs. Sugar often provides a quick burst of energy, followed by a crash - similar to the effects of caffeine. This causes your body to release adrenaline and cortisol, which can create increased anxiety and panic. Instead, I suggest eating real, whole foods.

How meditation and relaxation can benefit you.

Learning to relax is vital in enabling a person to calm their body down and distress themselves. Regular relaxation breaks throughout the day have been proven to take the edge off anxiety and help clear stressed minds. Practiced relaxation techniques also activate the body's natural relaxation response (a state of deep rest) which is the opposite to the stress response which is experienced when our bodies go into the flight or fight mode stress. The relaxation response puts the brakes on stress and brings the body and mind back into a state of equilibrium.

Meditation or "mindfulness" has been proven over and over again to have a positive effect on overcoming anxiety. Although it won't cure anxiety on its own, it is a practice that will bring about positive effects on your emotional health. Some of the benefits are outlined further below.

Reducing stress.

Studies have shown that being in a regular state of mindfulness increases positive emotions and reduces stress/anxiety. The more you practice meditation the more it changes the brain structure releasing anti stress chemicals and quietening mind chatter which is associated with anxiety. On top of this regular mindfulness also increases the ability to withstand the stress response meaning that things that once used to cause you to react in a fearful manner no longer do.

Better Sleep.

Meditation improves sleep when practiced faithfully. This has a greatly positive effect on reducing an overly stressed body/mind. The more rest you get the calmer your body becomes. Remember rest is nature's way of reducing stress and anxiety. On top of this studies have shown that regular mindfulness produces a powerful neurochemical called melatonin which is used in the falling asleep process.

Better focus.

A common symptom of anxiety is racing thoughts that won't go away. Through regular meditation practice a person can learn to detach themselves from these thoughts and focus on their inner silence. The better a person becomes at meditation the better they become at returning to this place, away from the distracting thoughts.

What you did not know about Denmark

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is a tragic play written by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1602. Its events in Denmark revolve around the story of Prince Hamlet's revenge against his uncle Claudius.  Claudius had killed his brother and seized the throne, as well as married his brother's widow.  Hamlet is Shakespeare's longest play, and this event takes place in Denmark

Before visiting any place in the world, you should try to understand a little bit about that place and Denmark is no exception. Having some general information about Denmark, will help you understand the country and the Danes better.

It may be a small country compared to places like the USA or United Kingdom or Brazil, but Denmark has made some very large contributions in design and innovation.

Unfortunately, the first thing that comes to mind when people mention Denmark is the Shakespearean quote, "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark", which is usually misquoted as "Something is rotten in Denmark" from Hamlet. P.S. This is a quoted by Marcellus and not Hamlet. Denmark is a lot more than a Hamlet quote.

First, you should know that Denmark is not part of Sweden or Germany, but it is in close proximity. Denmark shares its southern border with Germany and Sweden is its neighbor to the east, but does not share a land border, since the Øresund separates the two land masses. We are connected to Sweden by the Øresund Bridge is a marvelous piece of architecture.

With a population just shy of 6 million people, which is less than the population of New York City, the Danes are spread over an area of 16,000 square miles. The country is split in to 3 major areas, which are Zealand (Sjælland), Jutland (Jylland) and Funen (Fyn). Most people live in Sjælland, where the capitol city of Copenhagen (København) is located.

The country is a monarchy headed by Queen Margrethe, who is much beloved by the Danes, yet she has no official powers, which reside with the Folketing and headed by the Prime Minister, who is Mette Frederiksen .

Since there is so much general information about Denmark, I wanted to highlight some fun facts about Denmark, that you could use to impress your friends.

Did you know that Hans Christian Andersen, one of Denmark's most famous writers, wrote the story the Ugly Duckling, which is based on the national bird of Denmark - the mute swan.

Did you know that the official flag of Denmark is one of only a few flags with a name - the Dannebrog - and it fell from the sky during a battle in Estonia in the year 1219!

There are more windmills per square mile in Denmark than anywhere else in the world!

Denmark is home to one of the oldest amusement parks in Europe, which is located in the center of Copenhagen. It is called Tivoli. Walt Disney based Disneyland on that concept!

Copenhagen has the world's longest shopping street called Strøget.

Denmark has sold over 300 billion units of one popular toy since 1932! LEGO!

Denmark was neutral during World War II, but had a very large underground resistance movement that helped Jews escape to Sweden and freedom.

Vikings stemmed from Denmark and were some of best tradesmen in Europe, even though they are better known for their ferocious raids throughout Europe. You can original Vikings ships in Roskilde at the Viking Museum

Did you know that Lars Ulrich of Metallica was born in Gentofte, Denmark, which is a northern suburb of Copenhagen.

And finally, Denmark may be small but it comprises of 407 islands. Only the peninsula of Jutland is not an island. Even Greenland and the Faroe Islands, which also belong to Denmark are islands. No wonder, Denmark excels in water sports - they are surrounded by water everywhere.

Hopefully, these bits general information about Denmark, have helped you understand a little bit more about Denmark. Denmark is a wonderful place to visit and can be a great place for an expat, but arm yourself with as much information as possible.

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By/ khaled