Denmark is the mainland country of the Kingdom of Denmark and the seat of its government and monarchy. It is the southernmost and smallest of the Nordic countries and has a high standard of living and social welfare.
The Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark that is located in the North Atlantic Ocean between Scotland and Iceland. They have a distinct culture and language and enjoy a high degree of self-government.
Norway is a sovereign country in Northern Europe that was part of the Kingdom of Denmark until 1814, when it was ceded to Sweden. Norway gained its independence from Sweden in 1905 and is now a constitutional monarchy and a founding member of NATO and the Nordic Council.
Sweden is a sovereign country in Northern Europe that was part of the Kingdom of Denmark until 1523, when it broke away during the Kalmar Union. Sweden is now a constitutional monarchy and a founding member of the European Union and the Nordic Council.
Iceland is a sovereign country in the North Atlantic Ocean that was part of the Kingdom of Denmark until 1918, when it became a self-governing dominion. Iceland declared its full independence from Denmark in 1944 and is now a parliamentary republic and a founding member of NATO and the Nordic Council.