Copenhagen

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Public holidays

1 January - New Year's Day 1 April - Maundy Thursday 2 April - Good Friday 4 April - Easter Sunday 5 April - Easter Monday 30 April - Day of Prayer 13 May - Ascension Day 23 May - Whit Sunday 24 May - Whit Monday 5 June - Constitution Day 25 December - Christmas Day 26 December - Boxing Day

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Annual Temperatures

Month Daily Minimum Daily Maximum January -2 2 February -2 2 March -1 5 April 2 10 May 7 15 June 11 19 July 13 20 August 13 20 September 10 17 October 7 12 November 3 7 December -1 4

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Copenhagen Residents

Copenhagen; rich and diverse in culture, inhabits people from various cultures and backgrounds. Majority of the residents comprise of the ethnic Danes who are friendly and liberal-minded people who take pride in their rich culture and heritage. The new town of Copenhagen called Christianshavn consists of an influx of many young and homeless people who came and proclaimed the lands as “free”. The happy to go lucky people of Copenhagen are quite welcoming and hospitable to tourists or immigrants. This makes it an ideal place for students to study, enjoy and call this stranger city home. Style is one thing which is in-built in Copenhagers as they reside in one of the world’s major fashion forums.

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When to go

The ideal time to visit Copenhagen is between April and June. January and February are the coldest months with temperatures falling below freezing. Summers are cool and windy with temperatures averaging 70 ˚to 55 ˚ Fahrenheit; making it the ideal weather for travelers who wish to enjoy a relaxing cruise. Copenhagen is the hub of all festivities. If you are fond of arts and entertainment, February and August are the most happening months. Economically speaking, prices are most reasonable in the non-peak months when there are no festivals or events, but the events alone can sometimes make your trip worthwhile.

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Fast Facts

Location: Copenhagen is strategically located on the eastern side of Denmark on the island of Zealand within a 50 km radius. This city is the largest in Denmark and the most densely populated in Northern Europe. Dialing codes: +45 is the international dialing code for Denmark. Denmark no longer requires area codes. General Emergency: (police, ambulance and fire department):112(emergency calls from public booths are free of cost) • Airport Enquiry: Telephone( 3231 3231) Fax (3231 3132) Population: Urban population- 1,181,239 Metropolitan population- 1,894,521 Density: 6,015.9/km² Language: The official language of Denmark is Danish; spoken by 98% of the population. German is the official regional language but English is widely spoken as a second language. Total spread of the city: It covers an area of approximately 50 km in radius. Time zone: UTC/GMT +1 hour Annual rainfall: 61cm or 170 rainy days. Highest summer temperatures: 70˚ F Lowest winter temperatures: -5˚F

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Copenhagen Today

The contemporary city of Copenhagen, with its intricate architectural designs, historical places, state-of-the art infrastructure is the cosmopolitan capital of Denmark. Home to over 1.1 million inhabitants, the city is the oldest and most strategic capitals of Northern Europe. It is known as the cleanest and most environmental friendly cities in Europe where the law and city measures are stringent and reinforcing.

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Copenhagen History

The foundation and creation of Copenhagen was credited to a great warrior in the 11th Century named Bishop Absalon. The development and progress as a trading centre can be attributed to proximity to a harbor and abundant fishing facilities. Throughout history, Copenhagen has a lineage of monarchs; the first being the Danish Queen Margrethe I in 1397 ((1353-1412 – ruled Denmark –Sweden and Norway 1375-1412). The lowest point in the history of Copenhagen is the havoc brought about during the Napoleonic Wars which deprived the city of its people, sustenance and architecture. It was during the 19th and the 20th Century that city evolved into a hub of culture, science, education, arts and politics. After the World War II, the city needed a rehabilitation scheme. In 1948, a policy called as the “Finger Plan” which redeveloped much of the destruction caused by the aftermath of the war. The beginning of the 21st Century was marked by the construction of the Oresund Bridge which connects the city of Copenhagen and Malmö and greatly facilitates both rail and road traffic. The modern city we see today reminds us of the rich cultural heritage and as we go deeper into the history, every sight unfolds a hidden mystery behind its existence.

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