Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Like the other Scandinavian countries, Denmark is predominantly Luther-
an, but only a small minority attend church regularly. The majority are ethnic
Danes, and many (but certainly not all) of them have the stereotypical blond
hair and blue eyes. Two out of three Danes have last names ending in “-sen.”
The assimilation of ethnic groups into this homogeneous society, which began
in earnest in the 1980s, is a source of some controversy. But in general, most
Danes have a live-and-let-live attitude and enjoy one of the highest standards
of living in the world. Taxes are high in this welfare state, but education is free
and medical care highly subsidized. Generous paternity leave extends to both
men and women.
