Denmark was once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power. Today, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation even though it is one of the smallest in Europe. Great diversity and short distances are the main characteristics of the Danish countryside: from vibrant Copenhagen founded as a trader?s port in 1167, to .castles, First-class bathing beaches, sheer cliffs and pristine green forests. Denmark has a wealth of idyllic coves and sounds, which gives the country a vast 7,314 kilometres of coastline. This includes the island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea, the Jutland Peninsula, and the major islands of Sjaelland and Fyn)This is Denmark.