Capital: Copenhagen … 5,749,000 People … 42,933 km² 
The Country
Considered the happiest and least corrupt country in the world, Denmark is the birthplace of LEGO and Hygge: the feeling of coziness, togetherness, and wellness. The Kingdom of Denmark is also comprised of the Faroe Islands and Greenland, and the influence of Denmark has been observed for over a thousand years.
Fun Facts:
The Danish flag is the oldest national flag in the world, said to be first used in 1219.
There are 2x more bicycles than cars in Denmark, and trips by bike account for 16% of all trips within Denmark
No matter where you are in Denmark, you will always be at most 50km away from the sea.
My Experience
I spent four months living in Denmark from August 2018 - December 2018. I lived in Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark. Aarhus was the European Capital of Culture in 2017, and there are hundreds of sites to discover around the city and country. Aarhus is only a three hour train from Copenhagen, making it easily accessible for a day trip (even though you could spend a lifetime there). I traveled to many cities while in Denmark, including Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, and many others. There are simply too many stories to tell from my time in Aarhus, so I will describe the most memorable experiences.
Outside of Aarhus is the Marselisborg Deer Park, a park filled with hundreds of friendly deer. We came to the park with grapes, and dozens of deer immediately came frolicking up to us. A few tried to jump on me, and a few were a bit greedy, but it was simply heaven on earth. Just outside the deer park is the Infinite Bridge, one of the most unique bridges I have ever seen. I did not expect to find lush forests and sandy beaches in Denmark, and it truly was paradise.
My roommates and I went to a bar named Cafe Guldhornene, and this bar had a challenge: drink 10 pints (5 liters) of beer in one night, and you win a crown and your name on a gold plaque which would be put on the wall. The journey would be tough, but my 6 roommates and I attempted the challenge. The first 5 pints were easy, the next few were hard, and no one remembers the last 2. We all somehow completed the challenge, and decided to victoriously walk home (where we lost one of our roommates, he made it home the next morning).
Near the end of my time in Denmark, Christmas was fast approaching. Danes take Christmas very seriously, so we decided to go to all of the Christmas markets we could. Den Gamle By is an open-air museum showing Danish history from before the 1900’s, the 1920’s, and the 1970’s. Walking down cobblestone streets with horse-drawn carriages, eventually transitioning flat pavement and walking into storefronts from the 70’s is a unique experience, especially when Christmas lights are hung around the streets. We also went to a Christmas market at Gammel Estrup Manor, near the town of Auning. This Gothic manor from the 1400’s was filled with handmade decorations, and we had the opportunity to make our own decorations (which never came out as good as the ones on display). Christmas time in Denmark truly embodies hygee.
86% of Danish citizens speak English, making navigating around the country very easy. During my time there I rarely experienced a language barrier, and Danes are extremely helpful if you need directions. Although food and accommodation can be quite expensive, public transit is affordable and accessible throughout the majority of the country. Denmark is one of the safest, friendliest, and exciting countries I have ever visited. I recommend it for any kind of traveler.
Photos of Denmark