Use Continental’s Countries for all your travel needs including the best destinations, history, culture, and currency information. Just select your country (or territory in some cases) below and start exploring! You can …
6 cities taking steps to go green
Around the world, we all still have a long way to go in the protection and conservation of our environment. However, many individuals, cities, and countries are beginning to make …
Currency Spotlight: Danish Krone
Currency in Denmark has a long history dating back over a thousand years. Today the country has one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse economies with a strong connection …
The Best of the Nordic Countries
The Nordic countries have grown in popularity in recent years. With their progressive societies and socialist welfare states, folk philosophies like hygge and lagom, or indeed simply as the beautiful …
Faroe Islands Profile
Standing proud in the North Atlantic between Scotland, Iceland, and Norway, the Faroe Islands are a stunning land with fascinating culture that owes much to the Norsemen. Want to learn …
Greenland Profile
While it remains a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, Greenland has its own unique culture and identity. Join us as we go beyond the ice, snow, and fjords to …
5 Great Libraries Around the World
There are few better ways to expand the mind than a good book. You can go on adventures to far off and fantastical lands, become well versed in the momentous …
Week in Review: February 8 – February 14
This week at the Current we finished our tour of Scandinavia, looked back at all the places we’ve been, celebrated Valentine’s Day, and more! As always, catch up on what you missed with …
Travel Guide: Denmark
While not as large as its Scandinavian brethren, Denmark more than makes up for its size with a country that is chock full of things to do and see. Whether …
Country of the Week: Denmark
This week we’re wrapping up our Scandinavian adventures with a trip through Denmark! Capital of Denmark (and Largest City): Copenhagen Population of Denmark (2015): 5,699,220 (111th) Total Area: 42,923.53 km² (133rd) …