Europe/Northern Europe
Denmark
Copenhagen
6.0 Mio
43 094 km²
Danish krone
Coastal
Danish
Historical Events
1397 - Kalmar Union Ratified
The Faroe Islands and Greenland came under the Crown of Denmark during the Kalmar Union.
1814 - Danish Realm Established
The Faroe Islands and Greenland became part of the Danish Realm de jure.
1946 - Faroe Islands Home Rule Referendum
The Faroe Islands were granted home rule following an independence referendum.
1979 - Greenland Home Rule Referendum
Greenland obtained home rule through a referendum, enhancing its autonomy.
2005 - Faroese Self-Government Arrangement
The Faroe Islands received a self-government arrangement, increasing local control.
2009 - Greenland Self-Rule
Greenland was granted self-rule, reducing Denmark's influence over local affairs.