Copenhagen

[ koh-puhn-hey-guhn, -hah-, koh-puhn-hey-, -hah- ]

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noun

a seaport in and the capital of Denmark, on the eastern coast of Zealand.

Copenhagen

/ -ˈhɑː-; ˈkəʊpənˌheɪ-; ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən; -ˌhɑː- /

noun

the capital of Denmark, a port on Zealand and the Amager Islands on a site inhabited for some 6000 years: exports chiefly agricultural products; iron and steel works; university (1479). Pop: 501 664 (2004 est) Danish nameKøbenhavn

Copenhagen

Capital of Denmark and largest city in the country, located in eastern Denmark; the country's chief commercial, industrial, and cultural center.

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Notes

Called the “ Paris of the north” because of its similar charm.

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On a visit to Copenhagen on Sunday, Jens-Frederick Nielsen said Greenland and Denmark must stand together in the face of "disrespectful" US rhetoric.

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Bypassing western Denmark, the new rail route will also halve travel times between Copenhagen and Hamburg from five to 2.5 hours, and provide a "greener" shortcut for freight and passengers.

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Five of the six main parties favour independence from Copenhagen, but disagree over the pace with which to reach it.

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Any sigh of relief in Copenhagen may be short-lived.

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It will go on display at the country's National Museum in Copenhagen in April.

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