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Here are some interesting and fun facts about Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, situated on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager.

Country-Area Code: +45 & 8-digit number

Population: approx. 667,000/urban area 1.4 mio (2025)

Language: Officially Danish, however, English is widely spoken

Currency: Danish Kroner

• Copenhagen has more bicycles than cars, making it one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. 
• Freetown Christiania is a unique, self-governing community within the city. It is run by its residents with its own laws.
• In Copenhagen’s city centre, you will find Strøget, the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe. There you can shop in high end stores, enjoy nice cafes, and tourist attractions.
• One of Copenhagen’s most iconic tourist attractions, the sculpture of The Little Mermaid, was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale. It was a gift from Danish brewer Carl Jacobsen, unveiled on 23 August 1913, and is made of bronze and granite.

Did you know…?

• The city is home to the two oldest amusement parks in the world. Bakken is the older park, founded in 1583, and it sits just 10 minutes north of the city. Tivoli Gardens is the most known park. It opened in 1843, and it sits right in the centre of the city.
• Copenhagen consistently ranks in the top 10 as one of the happiest places on earth and was named the happiest city in the world in 2025 by the Institute for Quality of Life’s Happy City Index.