In 2012,the economic growth in Denmark, which was driven mainly by domestic demands, became subdued. Although some international credit rating agencies have downgraded the credit rating of a part of Danish financial institutions, the financial situation in Denmark is better than that of most of the other EU countries,and Denmark is still one of the few countries owning AAA rating. In 2012, Her Majesty Queen Margrethe Ⅱ celebrated her 40th anniversary on the throne. According to the latest World Happiness Report commissioned by the United Nations, Denmark is ranked as the happiest country in the world. <<