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How many islands are part of Denmark?

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Denmark is composed of the Jutland peninsula and an archipelago consisting of more than 400 islands located to the east of the peninsula.12

The largest of these islands include Zealand, Vendsyssel-Thy, and Funen. While the country is primarily known for this archipelago, the Kingdom of Denmark also encompasses the Faroe Islands and Greenland, which are distinct territories with their own administrative status.13