Denmark, the southernmost Nordic country, is a constitutional monarchy in Northern Europe known for its high quality of life, progressive social policies, and rich Viking history. Consisting of the Jutland peninsula and over 400 islands, the flat, coastal nation features a cold but mild climate and is connected to Germany by its only land border. Copenhagen, its capital, sits on the island of Zealand. The Kingdom of Denmark also includes the autonomous territories of Greenland and the Faroe Islands.