City: Copenhagen (Danish: København)
is the capital of Denmark. Copenhagen lies on the East coast
of the island of Zealand (Sjælland), and on the island
of Amager. Its founding date is commonly referred to as being
1167, the year that Bishop Absalon built his "castle
at the port". The historical character of the city is
clearly in shown by the many excellent renaissance buildings
which were built during the reign of Christian IV. The medieval
city and its suburbs form a harmonious whole. The waterfront
is not only essential for the prosperity of the town, it also
serves as a framework for the city. Copenhagen has 518,574
inhabitants. Greater -Copenhagen (Hovedstadsområdet-Copenhagen,
Frederiksberg and 16 other municipalities) number 1.153.615
residents (2008).
