1- THE GUIDE: How long have you been the Ambassador in charge here in Brazil?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt : I have been in Brazil for three years and half, since September 2003.

2 - THE GUIDE: Are you and your family adapted with the city of Brasília?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: My family and I are very well-adapted, specially my wife who likes the city very much and is involved in activities of the Diplomatic and non-Diplomatic corps. My younger daughter lives with us here in Brasilia and my elder son lived here and now he is doing University in London.

3- THE GUIDE: How is the government regime in Denmark?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: The Kingdom of Denmark is a constitutional monarchy , with executive power with Queen Margrethe II as head of state. The elections are held democratically for every 4 years.

4 – THE GUIDE: What is the size of the population of Denmark? Besides, Copenhagen the capital, what are the others important cities?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: The size of the population of Denmark is about 5 millions and half. Arhus is the second largest city and the principal port of Denmark . Odense is the third largest city in Denmark , and the hometown of Christian Andersen, a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales.

5 – THE GUIDE: What about the Denmark citizens? Are there any similarities with Brazilian people?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: The Danishes are known as the Latinos of the Nordic Countries. Their joy and happy way to live their lives looks a lot like the Brazilians. Both have the same cultural, ethic and judicial values.

6 – THE GUIDE: How is Denmark politically divided?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: It is divided in regions and municipes.

7- THE GUIDE: How is the National day celebrated in Denmark?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: The National Day is the same day of the Queen's anniversary, and on this day there is a tradition that by the noon, the people goes to the square in front of the Queen's palace and applaud at her homage. It is a very popular celebration and all the citizens have a huge respect for the Queen. There is the Constitutional Day, celebrated on June 05th, but it is an event with a politic aspect.

8- THE GUIDE: Can you tell how many Denmark citizens are there in Brazil?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: There is around 1.200 Danishes living in Brazil, and most of them are in São Paulo.

9 - THE GUIDE: What about the relations with Brazil? How are they?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: They are excellent and always there are more challenges to fortify and to extend the relations in the commercial, politic, economic and cultural areas. There is a Danish company which will inaugurate a factory of insulin in Minas Gerais (Novo Nordisk). The Prime Minister of Denmark will visit Brazil on April 25th, and will be having a meeting with President Lula. About the commercial balance, Denmark exports about 1 billion and 800 thousand (Danish Krone), mainly pharmaceutics products.

10- THE GUIDE: Have you been in other states in Brazil? Which ones?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: Well, I can say I know a lot of Brazil since these years I have been living here. I know North, South, East and West. But I know better the North and the Northeast. Generally, I liked all the cities.

11- THE GUIDE- What takes your attention the most since you have been in Brazil?
Ambassador Christian Konigsfeldt: The most important aspect: the Brazilians! A very likeable people, full with joy and enjoy their lives the best way.