1. Copenhagen, the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark
Copenhagen, the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark, is located in the east of Zealand, Denmark, across the Oresund Strait and the important Swedish seaport of Malm?. . It is the political, economic, and cultural center of Denmark, the largest and most important city in the country, the largest city in Northern Europe, and a famous ancient city. Although Columbia has a relatively high geographical latitude, it has a mild climate due to the influence of the Gulf Stream. The temperature from January to February is around 0℃, and the average temperature from July to August is 16℃. The average annual precipitation is 700 mm.
According to Danish historical records, Copenhagen was still a small fishing village and place of trade in the early 11th century. With the increasingly prosperous trade, it developed into a commercial town by the beginning of the 12th century. At the beginning of the fifteenth century, it became the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark. Copenhagen means "merchant's port" or "trade port" in Danish.
Copenhagen has a population of 501,000 (January 2006). Most of the country's important food, shipbuilding, machinery, electronics and other industries are concentrated here. Copenhagen's seaport is Denmark's largest commercial port, with deep waters, wide harbors and excellent equipment. More than 35,000 ships enter and exit the port every year, and more than half of Denmark's foreign trade is imported and exported through here. Copenhagen is connected to Jutland and Scandinavia by train and ferry. There are many international air routes passing through here, and it is a hub for railways and aviation between Western Europe and Northern Europe. Copenhagen is both a traditional trade and shipping center and an emerging manufacturing city. One-third of the country's factories are located in the greater Copenhagen area. The main industrial projects include shipbuilding, machinery, canning, brewing, etc. Local manufacturers such as East Asia Company, Bumister-Wynn Machinery and Shipping Company are world-famous. After 1950, industry and population moved to the suburbs, and the urban population gradually decreased. Urban transportation is dominated by cars, electric railways and buses. There is an airport 8 kilometers southeast of the city. Institutions of higher learning include the University of Copenhagen (1479), the Technical University of Denmark, the Danish Academy of Engineering, the Royal Academy of Music and the Academy of Fine Arts (1754).
Copenhagen City Hall The city of Copenhagen is beautiful and tidy. The emerging large industrial enterprises and ancient medieval buildings in the city complement each other, making it a modern city with antique characteristics. Among the many ancient buildings, the most representative ones are some ancient palaces and castles. Christiansborg, located in the city center, is the oldest. The current Christiansborg was rebuilt after it was burned down in 1794. In the past it was the palace of the Danish kings and now houses the parliament and government buildings. Kronborg Palace, built on a rock at the exit of the Oresund Strait, was a military fortress that guarded this ancient city in the past. It still retains the forts and weapons built at that time. In addition, Amalienborg, the royal palace where the Danish king now lives, is also quite famous. The clock tower of Copenhagen City Hall is often crowded with curious visitors. Because there is an astronomical clock with complex mechanisms and exquisite craftsmanship. It is said that this astronomical clock is not only extremely accurate, but can also calculate the positions of planets in space. It can tell people: the names of the days of the week, the days and the years and months of the Gregorian calendar, the movement of the constellations, solar time, Central European time and stars. Wait. This astronomical clock was built by a locksmith named Olson who spent forty years of hard work and a huge amount of money.
In the 12th century, Bishop Absa of Roskilde built a fortress here and established the "Merchant's Port (Copenhagen)". It is not only the gateway to Denmark but also to Northern Europe. It is still an important port city, and the romantic atmosphere permeating the whole city fascinates everyone who comes to visit.
Tivoli Gardens Tivoli and the Mermaid Statue can be said to be the symbols of Copenhagen. There is also the world's first pedestrian street, Stroai, whose dazzling array of products will tempt even those who don't like shopping.
Shopping is not only attractive. Visiting museums and art galleries and feeling the history here will make your trip more impressive.
If you are tired or hungry from walking, you can take a short break at an outdoor cafe or restaurant. There are various restaurants in the central district of Copenhagen, offering not only traditional Danish dishes, but also delicacies from all over the world. Why not mingle with local residents and soak up the atmosphere of the capital?
Supplement: The capital of Denmark. On the east coast of Zealand and the north of Amager, facing the Oresund Strait. The urban population is 483,000, including 1.37 million in the suburbs (1989). It was originally a fishing village. A fortress was built along the coast of Zealand in 1167, and in the 16th century it became a prosperous city due to the development of maritime transport. An important sea, land and air transportation hub in Northern Europe; there are trains and ferries to the Swedish port of Malmo. Denmark's political, economic and cultural center is also the country's largest military port and commercial port (free port). 30% of the national industry is concentrated here, including shipbuilding, machine manufacturing, metallurgy, chemistry, food processing and textile industries. Export meat and dairy products. It has the Academy of Sciences and the University (founded in 1478). The old city is arranged in a radial pattern with the central square as the core. The new northwest suburbs are separated from the old city by a lake.
On October 7, 2009, the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games will be announced in Copenhagen.