What is the capital of Denmark?

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. Copenhagen is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand.

Originally a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century.

Since the turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions and infrastructure. The city is the cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmark; it is one of the major financial centres of Northern Europe with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.

In terms of environmentally-friendly cities, Copenhagen ranks as one of the best. The city is clean. People take recycling seriously. In fact, you get one Krone for every can you return to the supermarket.

In recent years, wind and solar energy have cut emissions by 33% and the city gets 4% of its energy from an offshore wind farm.