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DENMARK’S GEOGRAPHY & LANDSCAPE

Burnet Rose The burnet rose grows in

abundance in the sandunes and limestone areas along the Danish coastline. It is a very old rose, that has been present in Denmark for thousands of years. Usually growing to about 39 inches (100 cm) tall, it has cream-white or pale pink flowers that have a wonderful fragrance. It manages to

survive in the sandy soils of the region–probably because its long roots can reach nutrients deep down in the soil. The small berries (or hips) it produces have long been used for making preserves and wine. The burnet rose blossoms in June and July.

agriculture, little natural forest land remains in Denmark. Instead, the Danes enjoy what is commonly known as a cultural landscape, where the landscape has been permanently altered by human activities. As much as 65 percent of Denmark’s land is used for agriculture. The result is that a drive across the countryside reveals neatly divided fields of grain, punctuated by small towns, and occasionally a small green forest or a meadow covered in wildflowers. Rivers and Lakes Denmark claims many interconnecting rivers, canals, and lakes. The most important river is the river Guden, both a tourist attraction and a busy transport waterway that flows across Jutland. The Odense, the Stor, the Varde, and the Skjern are other important rivers.

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