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DENMARK AND COPENHAGEN IN BRIEF
Where is Copenhagen located and how do you get there? Learn all the facts about Copenhagen and Denmark.|
Population |
5.4 m (January 1st, 2008) |
| Area | 43,098 sq km |
| Government type | Constitutional monarchy |
| Legislative branch |
Unicameral parliament (Folketing), 179 seats, including 2 from Greenland and 2 from the Faroe Islands). Members are elected by popular vote on the basis of proportional representation to serve four-year terms Chief of state Queen Margrethe II |
| Head of government |
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt (from September 2011) |
| Religions | Predominantly Evangelical Lutheran, but also Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Islam |
| Largest companies | A.P. Møller/Mærsk, TDC (former Tele Danmark), Carlsberg, FLS Industries, Danisco, Novo Nordisk, J. Lauritzen Holding and ISS |
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Capital of Denmark
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, and the most southern country in Scandinavia. Denmark forms a gateway between mainland Europe and the Baltic countries. The Greater Copenhagen region covers an area of 2,862 square kilometres and the population counts 1, 7 million people.
Copenhagen is known for an attractive and affluent lifestyle, remarkable public transportation, superior housing, superb shopping opportunities and a rich exciting culture.
Copenhagen is quite famous for its monarchy, which lives in the city, for having its own sandy beach (Amager Strandpark) and for the Copenhagen Harbour, that has water so clean that you can swim in it.
Travelling is easy
Copenhagen Airport is located only 10 kilometres away from the city centre and a direct train connection plus a newly opened metro enables easy transportation to and from the airport in just 15 minutes. Copenhagen Airport has been awarded numerous awards, among others for the best airport in the world and best airport in Europe.
The airport offers direct flights to 118 destinations around the world – by far the greatest number compared to other airports in Northern Europe. The main carrier is SAS, a member of the Star Alliance.
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