Denmark, an EU member since 1973, has a population of approximately 5.8 million people. With its capital in Copenhagen, Denmark is renowned for its high standard of living and strong welfare state. It has a robust economy, heavily reliant on foreign trade, and is recognized for significant contributions in renewable energy and sustainable technologies. Denmark's GDP per capita ranks among the highest in the EU. While it is part of the EU, Denmark has opted out of the Eurozone, maintaining its currency, the Danish krone. Politically, it is a stable parliamentary democracy.