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Copenhagen [9] ( Danish: København [kʰøpm̩ˈhɑwˀn] ⓘ) is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a population of approximately 660,000 in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. [10] [11] The city is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager, separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait.
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Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It is also the largest city in Denmark. In 2014, 1,246,611 people lived in the urban area. Copenhagen is on the island of Zealand and the smaller island named Amager. Founded as a Viking fishing village. Copenhagen was built in the 12th century A.D. and got City rights in 1254. A few years later, it ...
- 86.39 km² (33.36 sq mi)
- Denmark
- 91 m (299 ft)
- Capital (Hovedstaden)
Apr 25, 2024 · Copenhagen, capital and largest city of Denmark. It is located on the islands of Zealand and Amager, at the southern end of The Sound. A small village existed on the site of the present city by the early 10th century. In 1445 Copenhagen was made the capital of Denmark and the residence of the royal family.
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History of Copenhagen. The history of Copenhagen dates back to the first settlement at the site in the 11th century. From the middle of the 12th century it grew in importance after coming into the possession of Bishop Absalon, and the city was fortified with a stone wall during the 13th century.
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Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a population of approximately 660,000 in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. The city is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager, separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait.
Copenhagen ( Danish: København) is the capital city of Denmark and forms the moderate conurbation that one million Danes call home. It is big enough to form a small Danish metropolis, with shopping, culture and nightlife par excellence, yet small enough still to feel intimate and be safe.