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    Copenhagen (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. The city is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager, separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait.

  2. 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 ...

  3. 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.

  4. 5 days ago · 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.

  5. The urban area of Copenhagen (also known as Greater Copenhagen) (Danish: Storkøbenhavn or Hovedstadsområdet), lying mostly in the Capital Region of Denmark but also in Region Zealand, consist of Copenhagen and Frederiksberg municipalities and the former Copenhagen County.

  6. 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.

  7. Copenhagen, Danish København, Capital and largest city (pop., 2022: city, 644,431; metro. area, 1,345,562) of Denmark. It is located on the islands of Zealand (Sjælland) and Amager. A small village existed on the site by the early 10th century. In 1167 Bishop Absalon built a castle there and fortified the town.

  8. Copenhagen is located on the eastern shore of the island of Zealand (Sjælland) and partly on the island of Amager, and faces the Øresund, the strait of water that separates Denmark from Sweden, and that connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea.

  9. Charming Copenhagen has its way of capturing hearts. It's the place where old world charm—think cobble stone streets, towers and turrets—meets sleek Scandinavian design.

  10. Liveability: Monocle: Most liveable city in the world 2021. Danes are more content with their lives than people in any other OECD country. One of the world’s least corrupt countries and one of the most egalitarian societies.