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Danish colonial empire
Also known as Danish Empire
The Danish colonial empire included the North Atlantic dependencies of Iceland, Greenland and the Faroes as well as small trading colonies in India, West Africa and the Caribbean. Denmark sold its Indian and African posts to Britain in the 19th century and the Danish West Indies to the United States in 1917. Greenland's colonial status ended in 1953.
Key facts
| Dates | 1537 – 1953 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe, Americas, Africa, Asia |
| Type | colonial empire |
| Capital | Copenhagen |
| Religion(s) | Lutheranism |
| Peak extent | ≈ 3 million km² (c. 1700 CE) – source |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.