Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark ...

is a

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n country in

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. The country has a developed

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that is classed as a

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by the

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. It ranks 18th in the world in terms of

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and 6th in

nominal GDP per capita The figures presented here do not take into account differences in the cost of living in different countries, and the results vary greatly from one year to another based on fluctuations in the exchange rates of the country's currency. Such fluc ...

. Denmark's economy stands out as one of the most free in the

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and the

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. It is the 13th most competitive economy in the world, and 8th in Europe, according to the

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in its ''Global Competitiveness Report 2014–2015''. For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see " Business entities in Denmark".

Largest firms

This list shows firms in the

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, which ranks firms by total revenues reported before March 31, 2017. Only the top five firms (if available) are included as a sample.

Notable firms

This list includes notable

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with primary

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located in the country. The industry and sector follow the

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taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct. File:Copenhagen-Central-Station-København-H.jpg, Copenhagen Central Station with

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. File:Krystallen (Nykredit).jpg,

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, headquarters of

Nykredit Dating back to 1851, Nykredit ( en, New Credit) is one of Denmark's leading financial services companies with activities ranging from mortgage, retail and investment banking to insurance, leasing and fixed income trading and asset management. T ...

bank File:Ferring Neroport Orestad 20100810 0179F (8370660268).jpg, Scandinavian headquarters for the

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pharmaceutical company

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Companies in Denmark
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Largest firms

Notable firms

See also

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