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Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. The city made up of 16 municipalities is the largest city in the country. This Danish name was derived from a Danish word Kjøbmandehavn that means "merchants' harbor". It is also the name of the adjacent county. It is one of the three Danish municipalities that are not part of any county. A toll bridge that was opened in the year 2000 to link the cities of Copenhagen and Malmö allows the passage of rail and road passengers. This has enhanced the city of Copenhagen making it the center of a larger metropolitan area. The municipal seat of government is the Copenhaen City Hall. Despite the high cost of living, Copenhagen has been ranked as one of the world's best cities to live. The municipal seat of government is the Copenhagen City Hall. It is also the seat of the national parliament, the government and the monarchy.
Area & Location:Lies on the eastern shore of the island of Zealand and partly on the island of Amager, the city covers a total area of 88 sq. km. The city forms a part of the Øresund region that consists of the eastern part of Zealand in Denmark and the western part of Skåne in Sweden. Located on 55°43' Latitude North and 12°34' Longitude East, Copenhagen has a population of 501,158.
Tourist Attractions: The palaces, museums and zoo in Copenhagen draws in visitors from far and wide.
Transportation: Commuter trains, buses and taxis include the public transport of Copenhagen. The trains that connect the city with all other metropolitan areas form the basic transportation network of the city. Apart from these, the city has an extensive bicycle path.
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The city is known as one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world.
Hotels:Sandwiches are the traditional food of Copenhagen. The city offers a variety of restaurants that serve not only the traditional food of the city, but also other international dishes. It is known for hotdog stands that can be seen throughout the city. The city also offers many delicious bakeries and pastry shops. There are many hotels that serve fast food dishes like kebab and falafel that has become popular in the city. It has 10 Michelin star restaurants that offer all facilities for its customers. Hotel Ansgar, Clarion Hotel, Comfort Hotel Østerport, Hotel Europa and Clarion Collection Hotel Mayfair are some of the world-class hotels in the city that offer all types of food for its guests.
Places of Attraction:Tourists can have an amazing experience during their course of stay in Copenhagen. The numerous palaces and monuments of the city really enthrall the visitors, who have not experienced it before. Amalienborg Palace -the winter home of the Danish royal family is a magnificent building. The Assistens Cemetery -the largest cemetery in the city, Arken Museum of Modern Art -a private self-owning, new art museum, The Copenhagen Opera House -the most modern opera houses in the world, Dyrehavsbakken- the world's oldest amusement park, Christiansborg Palace -the home of the executive, the legislative and the judicial powers, Copenhagen Zoo -one of the oldest zoos in Europe and The Gefion fountain -a large fountain on the harbor front are other interesting spots in the city that are often visited by tourists.
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