Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,167,569 (2009) and a metropolitan population of 1,875,179 (2009). Copenhagen is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager.

First documented in the 11th century, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the beginning of the 15th century and during the 17th century under the reign of Christian IV it became an important regional centre. With the completion of the transnational Oresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Oresund Region. Within this region, Copenhagen and the Swedish city of Malmö are in the process of growing into one common metropolitan area. With around 2.7 million inhabitants within a 50 km radius, Copenhagen is one of the most densely populated areas in Northern Europe. Copenhagen is the most visited city of the Nordic countries with 1.3 million international tourists in 2007.

Copenhagen is a major regional centre of culture, business, media, and science, as indicated by several international surveys and rankings (see International rankings below). Life science, information technology and shipping are important sectors and research & development plays a major role in the city's economy. Its strategic location and excellent infrastructure with the largest airport in Scandinavia located 14 minutes by train from the city centre, has made it a regional hub and a popular location for regional headquarters as well as conventions.

Copenhagen has repeatedly been recognized as one of the cities with the best quality of life. It is also considered one of the world's most environmentally friendly cities. The water in the inner harbour is so clean that it can be swum in, and 36% of all citizens commute to work by bicycle, every day cycling a total of 1.1 million km.

Since the turn of the millennium Copenhagen has seen a strong urban and cultural development and has been described as a boom town. This is partly due to massive investments in cultural facilities as well as infrastructure and a new wave of successful designers, chefs and architects
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[TheDaniiboy]

@DasSplatkage WOOT the city with most crime !!! wtf was u high then u wrote that ....

[ChristianiaBilly]

Denmark is one of the world's most beautiful countries! Especially their only major city: Copenhagen. Liberal, outspoken, cocky yet, but such a welcoming population.

I'm Swedish, and all Swedes love Copenhagen <3

[TheDaniiboy]

@hansen4 wtf are u talking about, u are the retardet 1 if u say that cph is the city with the most chrime

[hansen4]

@TheDaniiboy You are 100% wrong. Go and find the right information where it is, and that

is not in your brain, because it is empty for brain cells !!!

[hansen4]

@Zentrill0 Yes, you are retarded,from the darkest place in the country, and less educated.

[Copenhagenbuiness]

copenhagenbusinessbreak4you

[Zentrill0]

Stinky copenhagen. Aalborg is the best city in Denmark!

[teamoperu28julio1]

Really beautiful :-)

[montrealstars60]

@Kemikaza84 I cannot say about the crime rates because I do not live in Copenhagen, but I can definitely say that Copenhagen is a beautiful city and the people are very polite and hopitable. I found many of them smiling and saying hello to me on the streets.

I really loved Copenhagen.

[montrealstars60]

@Kemikaza84 I cannot say about the crime rates because I do not live in Copenhagen, but I can definitely say that Copenhagen is a beautiful city and the people are very polite and hopitable. I found many of them smiling and saying hello to me on the streets.

I really loved Copenhagen.

[Kemikaza84]

@DasSplatkage What? Copenhagen has low crime rates as has the rest of Denmark. Ofcourse it's higher in cities. Denmark has one of the lowest crime rates in the world! This is measured every year by Global Peace Index: "Denmark remains in second position in the GPI in 2009. It is politically stable and enjoys good relations with its neighbours. Rates of violent crime and homicide are low, violent demonstrations are highly unlikely to occur and there is a high level of respect for human rights."