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Living in Denmark  Living in Denmark

Key Expatriate Websites and Resources

Business and Economy in Denmark
Education and Study in Denmark
Embassies and Consulates
Expatriate Websites and Resources
Government and International Organizations
Housing and Real Estate in Denmark
News and Media in Denmark
Recommended Reading
Travel Information

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 Business and Economy in Denmark

U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including Denmark.

The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the Denmark Country Briefing.

EUbusiness.com, www.eubusiness.com, is an independent online business news and information service about the European Union, including Denmark.

Invest in Denmark, www.investindk.com, published by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides information for businesses interested in investing in Denmark.

American Chamber of Commerce in Denmark, www.amcham.dk; Christians Brygge 2, DK-1559 Copenhagen V8, Denmark; Tel: (45) 33 932 932; Fax: (45) 33 130 517; mail@amcham.dk.

Danish-American Chamber of Commerce, www.daccny.com; 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 885 Second Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10017; Tel: (212) 705-4945; Fax: (212) 754-1904; daccny@daccny.com.

U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), www.oecd.org, provides a lot of economic information about its member states, including Denmark.

STAT-USA/Internet, www.stat-usa.gov, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government.

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 Education and Study in Denmark

Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os, lists American International Schools for most countries, including Denmark: Copenhagen International School

British International Schools Worldwide, www.bisw.org, provides listings of British schools around the world, including Denmark.

Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including Denmark. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.

GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database for those intending to study abroad, including Denmark.

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 Embassies and Consulates

See the Anywork, Anywhere website for an overview on visas and work permits in Denmark.

The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide more detailed information:

Embassy of Canada in Denmark, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca; Kristen Bernikowsgade 1, 1105 Copenhagen K, Denmark; Tel: (45) 33 48 32 00; Fax: (45)33 48 32 20; copen@international.gc.ca.

United States Embassy in Denmark, www.usembassy.dk; Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24, 2100 København Ø., Denmark; Tel: (45) 33 41 71 00; Fax: (45) 35 43 02 23.

British Embassy in Denmark, www.britishembassy.gov.uk; Kastelsvej 36/38/40; DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark; Tel: (45) 35 44 52 00; Fax: (45) 35 44 52 53; enq@britishembassy.dk.

Danish Embassy in the UK, www.amblondon.um.dk; 55 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9SR, UK; Tel: (020) 7333 0200; Fax: (020) 7333 0270; lonamb@um.dk.

Danish Embassy in Canada, www.ambottawa.um.dk; 47 Clarence Street, Suite 450, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9K1, Canada; Tel. (613) 562 1811; Fax (613) 562 1812; ottamb@um.dk.

Danish Embassy in the USA, www.ambwashington.um.dk; 3200 Whitehaven St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008; Tel: (202) 234-4300; Fax: (202) 328-1470; wasamb@um.dk.

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 Expatriate Websites and Resources for Denmark

FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas), www.fawco.org, is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including Denmark:
American Women's Club of Århus
American Women's Club of Denmark (Copenhagen)
U.S. Women's Club of Fyn

Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about Denmark.

Expat Blog, www.expat-blog.com, is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, with listings for Denmark.

Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in Denmark.

Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com, an online community for expatriates, has a section on Denmark, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.

Going Global, www.goinglobal.com, is a resource center for global careers, providing Career Guides for numerous countries, including Denmark.

Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the Denmark section, listing groups all over the country.

Newcomers Club Worldwide, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including Denmark.

Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The Denmark section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links.

BritishExpats.com, britishexpats.com, is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including a general forum on Europe.

British Expat, www.britishexpat.com, is a site for British citizens living abroad, featuring a British Expat Forum, with a general section on Europe.

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 Government and International Organizations in Denmark

Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.um.dk.

Denmark.dk, denmark.dk, is the official website of Denmark.

European Union - Delegation of the European Commission to the United States, www.eurunion.org; 2300 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037; Tel: (202) 862-9500; Fax: (202) 429-1766.

European Union Website, europa.eu.int

European Governments Online, europa.eu.int, provides useful links to government websites for all member countries of the European Union, including Denmark.

Eurostat, europa.eu.int/comm/eurostat, is the EU's statistical office, providing statistical information on all aspects of the EU.

Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations, www.un.int/denmark, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links, or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.int.

CanadaEuropa, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca, is the website of the European Bureau of Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC), with a section on Denmark.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S.

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 Housing and Real Estate in Denmark

Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, has an extensive International Real Estate Listings, including Denmark.

International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, including a section on Denmark.

International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including Denmark.

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 News and Media in Denmark

Kidon Media Link , www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in Denmark.

Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including Denmark.

Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including Denmark.

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 Recommended Reading on Denmark
Denmark Eyewitness Travel Guide
A History of Denmark (Palgrave Essential Histories) , by Knud J. V. Jespersen.
Frommer's Denmark
Lonely Planet Denmark
Fodor's Denmark
Culture Shock! Denmark: A Guide to Customs & Etiquette

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 Travel Information for Denmark

VisitDenmark.com, www.visitdenmark.com, is the official travel guide to Denmark.

London Office: Danish Tourist Board; 55 Sloane Street, London  SW1X 9SY, UK; Tel: (020) 7259 5959; Fax: (020) 7259 5955; dtb.london@dt.dk.

About.com, in its Travel Section, provides useful articles, links and travel information for a large number of countries, including Denmark.

WorldTravelGuide.net, worldtravelguide.net, provides general information for destinations worldwide, including Denmark, with travel destinations, visa requirements, flights and hotel information.

Lonely Planet Worldguide, www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations, provides a lot of useful travel information. Check out the link for Denmark.

Rough Guides Destinations, travel.roughguides.com/destinationshome.html, offer a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, including Denmark.

Trotty.com, www.trotty.com, in its Europe section, provides useful links and resources for travelers, with a section on Denmark.

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