Copenhagen[a] (Danish: København [kʰøpm̩ˈhÉ'wË€n] (listen)) is
the capital and most populous city of Denmark. As of 1 January 2020,
the city had a population of 794,128 with 632,340 in Copenhagen
Municipality, 104,305 in Frederiksberg Municipality, 42,989 in TÃ¥rnby
Municipality, and 14,494 in Dragør Municipality. It forms the core of
the wider urban area of Copenhagen (population 1,330,993) and the
Copenhagen metropolitan area (population 2,057,142). Copenhagen is
situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand; another
portion of the city is located on Amager, and it is separated from
Malmö, Sweden, by the strait of Øresund. The Øresund Bridge
connects the two cities by rail and road.Originally a Viking fishing
village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now
Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early
15th century. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its
position as a regional centre of power with its institutions,
defences, and armed forces. During the Renaissance the city served as
the de facto capital being the seat of government of the Kalmar Union,
governing the entire present day Nordic region in a personal union
with Sweden and Norway ruled by the Danish monarch serving as the head
of state. The city flourished as the cultural and economic center of
Scandinavia under the union for well over 120 years, starting in the
15th century up until the beginning of the 16th century when the union
was dissolved with Sweden leaving the union through a rebellion. After
a plague outbreak and fire in the 18th century, the city underwent a
period of redevelopment. This included construction of the prestigious
district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions
as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After further
disasters in the early 19th century when Horatio Nelson attacked the
Dano-Norwegian fleet and bombarded the city, rebuilding during the
Danish Golden Age brought a Neoclassical look to Copenhagen's
architecture. Later, following the Second World War, the Finger Plan
fostered the development of housing and businesses along the five
urban railway routes stretching out from the city centre.Since the
turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and
cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions
and infrastructure. The city is the cultural, economic and
governmental centre of Denmark; it is one of the major financial
centres of Northern Europe with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.
Copenhagen's economy has seen rapid developments in the service
sector, especially through initiatives in information technology,
pharmaceuticals and clean technology. Since the completion of the
Øresund Bridge, Copenhagen has become increasingly integrated with
the Swedish province of Scania and its largest city, Malmö, forming
the Øresund Region. With a number of bridges connecting the various
districts, the cityscape is characterised by parks, promenades, and
waterfronts. Copenhagen's landmarks such as Tivoli Gardens, The Little
Mermaid statue, the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces, Rosenborg
Castle Gardens, Frederik's Church, and many museums, restaurants and
nightclubs are significant tourist attractions.
the capital and most populous city of Denmark. As of 1 January 2020,
the city had a population of 794,128 with 632,340 in Copenhagen
Municipality, 104,305 in Frederiksberg Municipality, 42,989 in TÃ¥rnby
Municipality, and 14,494 in Dragør Municipality. It forms the core of
the wider urban area of Copenhagen (population 1,330,993) and the
Copenhagen metropolitan area (population 2,057,142). Copenhagen is
situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand; another
portion of the city is located on Amager, and it is separated from
Malmö, Sweden, by the strait of Øresund. The Øresund Bridge
connects the two cities by rail and road.Originally a Viking fishing
village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now
Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early
15th century. Beginning in the 17th century, it consolidated its
position as a regional centre of power with its institutions,
defences, and armed forces. During the Renaissance the city served as
the de facto capital being the seat of government of the Kalmar Union,
governing the entire present day Nordic region in a personal union
with Sweden and Norway ruled by the Danish monarch serving as the head
of state. The city flourished as the cultural and economic center of
Scandinavia under the union for well over 120 years, starting in the
15th century up until the beginning of the 16th century when the union
was dissolved with Sweden leaving the union through a rebellion. After
a plague outbreak and fire in the 18th century, the city underwent a
period of redevelopment. This included construction of the prestigious
district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions
as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After further
disasters in the early 19th century when Horatio Nelson attacked the
Dano-Norwegian fleet and bombarded the city, rebuilding during the
Danish Golden Age brought a Neoclassical look to Copenhagen's
architecture. Later, following the Second World War, the Finger Plan
fostered the development of housing and businesses along the five
urban railway routes stretching out from the city centre.Since the
turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and
cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions
and infrastructure. The city is the cultural, economic and
governmental centre of Denmark; it is one of the major financial
centres of Northern Europe with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.
Copenhagen's economy has seen rapid developments in the service
sector, especially through initiatives in information technology,
pharmaceuticals and clean technology. Since the completion of the
Øresund Bridge, Copenhagen has become increasingly integrated with
the Swedish province of Scania and its largest city, Malmö, forming
the Øresund Region. With a number of bridges connecting the various
districts, the cityscape is characterised by parks, promenades, and
waterfronts. Copenhagen's landmarks such as Tivoli Gardens, The Little
Mermaid statue, the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces, Rosenborg
Castle Gardens, Frederik's Church, and many museums, restaurants and
nightclubs are significant tourist attractions.
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