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Kopenhagen

Kopenhagen, the German exonym for Copenhagen, is the capital and largest city of Denmark. It is located on the eastern shore of the island of Zealand and partly on the island of Amager, facing the Øresund strait that separates Denmark from Sweden. The city is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, hosting the royal residence at Amalienborg, the Danish Parliament (Folketinget), and the government ministries.

Historically, Copenhagen emerged as a fishing village in the 12th century and became the Danish capital in

The municipality of Copenhagen covers the Indre By and surrounding districts such as Vesterbro, Nørrebro, and

Transportation is well developed, with Copenhagen Airport at Kastrup, a dense rail network, and an expanding

the
15th
century.
Its
harbor
grew
into
a
major
commercial
hub,
and
the
city
expanded
with
the
fortifications
of
the
17th
and
18th
centuries
and
modern
urban
development
in
the
19th
and
20th
centuries.
Today,
it
is
known
for
a
high
quality
of
life,
sustainable
planning,
and
a
strong
design
and
tech
sector.
Østerbro,
as
well
as
parts
of
Amager.
The
metropolitan
area
has
about
2
million
inhabitants.
The
city
features
notable
landmarks
including
Tivoli
Gardens,
Nyhavn,
the
Round
Tower,
and
the
Royal
Danish
Opera.
Key
institutions
include
the
University
of
Copenhagen
and
Copenhagen
Business
School,
making
it
an
important
center
for
education
and
research.
metro
and
light-rail
system.
The
city
is
also
a
gateway
for
Nordic
and
Baltic
connections
and
a
hub
for
design,
life
sciences,
and
information
technology.