Danish people, also known as Danes, are originally from Denmark, a small European country located in Scandinavia, north of Germany, west of Sweden, and south of Norway. The first inhabitants of Denmark migrated from southern and eastern Europe around 10,000 BC after the last Ice Age. Over the centuries, Denmark was populated by Germanic tribes such as the Jutes, and later became famous for the Viking Age, when Danish Vikings explored, traded, and settled across various regions around Europe and beyond. Denmark consists of a peninsula, Jutland, and around 1500 islands, including Zealand (home to the capital Copenhagen), Funen, and North Jutlandic Island. The Danish people today share a strong cultural and genetic legacy tied to ancient Scandinavian populations, though modern Denmark is also a multicultural society with significant immigration influences. In summary, Danish people come from Denmark, rooted in ancient migrations and Germanic tribes with Viking heritage, and their identity has evolved over centuries influenced by historical events and modern population diversity.
