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  Copenhagen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Copenhagen is home to the national parliament, government, and monarchy, which are all situated in the heart of the city.
Copenhagen faces to the east the Øresund, the strait of water that separates Denmark from Sweden, and that connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea.
Copenhagen is also a part of the Øresund region, which consists of the eastern part of Zealand island in Denmark and the western part of Skåne in Sweden.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Copenhagen   (1480 words)

  
 Copenhagen -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Copenhagen ((A Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark) Danish: København) is the (A seat of government) capital and largest city of (A constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea) Denmark.
Copenhagen is located on the eastern shore of the island of (Click link for more info and facts about Zealand (Sjælland)) Zealand (Sjælland) and partly on the island of (Click link for more info and facts about Amager) Amager.
Copenhagen has by Danish newspapers been rated one of the best cities in the world in which to live, though it also has a high cost of living.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/copenhagen.htm   (1471 words)

  
 Copenhagen Consensus 2004 – addresses 10 major challenges in the world. - Home
We are proud that the goal of Copenhagen Consensus has been achieved: a prioritized list of solutions to the world's great challenges.
The Environmental Assessment Institute is grateful for the generous sponsors of Copenhagen Consensus: The Tuborg Foundation and the Carlsberg Bequest to the Memory of Brewer IC Jacobsen, the Ministry of the Environment, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and The Economist.
The results of the Copenhagen Consensus Youth Forum, which shadowed the experts' panel, can be found here (Youth Forum results).
www.copenhagenconsensus.com   (258 words)

  
 Copenhagen (Denmark)
The main purpose of the Copenhagen demonstration project is to test whether road user taxes are an efficient means of changing the travel behaviour of motorists.
Furthermore, the Copenhagen Airport is the main airport (hub) in northern Europe and the principal airport in Scandinavia.
The road network in Copenhagen reflects the old structure of the city, with a majority of radial roads and motorways (from the outskirts of the city) and a lack of ample ring roads.
www.progress-project.org /Progress/cop.html   (1652 words)

  
 Orient Lines: Great Cities of Europe Shore Excursions
It is here that Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark's beloved writer of fairytales, was born in 1805, and something of his magic still hovers about the town.
Catch all the highlights of Copenhagen and appreciate its 850 years of history on this orientation tour by land and by sea.
Return to Copenhagen along the coastal road, renowned as the Danish Riviera, with a beautiful view of the sea on one side and very impressive manor houses on the other.
164.109.173.140 /OL_shorex/gcities/tour_copenhagen.htm   (1312 words)

  
 Photos of Denmark; Photos of Copenhagen City
The city is located at the eastern part of Zealand and the northern part of the island Amager, and was first based on a fortified town built in the 12th century.
Copenhagen (Danish name: København) became capital of Denmark in the mid-15th century.
Denmark is a Nordic country (in Northern Europe).
www.geocities.com /evenmel00/Copenhagen.html   (51 words)

  
 Copenhagen, Denmark
She is very pretty and is Copenhagen's most famous landmark.
It was built from 1560-1620 mostly under the direction of Christian IV (although an earlier ruler was responsible for the earlier structures).
The castle was one of our favorites as we were able to see most of the rooms and they were decorated and furnished still (a rarity in most castles we've seen so far).
www.chrislangston.com /copenhagen.html   (675 words)

  
 Copenhagen Tourist Information - Denmark, Europe Provided By Columbus Travel Guides
Christian IV was responsible for Copenhagen’s canal network and for the development of Christianshavn (an island across the inner harbour) as a focus for trade and shipping in the city.
Copenhagen is also, arguably, the greenest capital in Europe — much of the centre is reserved for pedestrians, strict anti-pollution laws are enforced and bikes often outnumber cars on the streets.
The citizens of Copenhagen seem justifiably proud of their attractive, well-kept city and enjoy a quality of life that they are keen to share with visitors from other countries.
www.cityguide.travel-guides.com /cities/cop/CityOverview.asp   (541 words)

  
 Copenhagen, Denmark
Originally Copenhagen was the property of the church.
Copenhagen was built around the Church of Our Lady, the area where the University of Copenhagen was founded in 1476.
From 1658 till 1660 the Swedes besieged the capital of Denmark.
worldfacts.us /Denmark-Copenhagen.htm   (2175 words)

  
 Denmark Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Denmark is a land of small green farms, blue lakes, and white coastal beaches.
Copenhagen is world famous for its Tivoli Gardens amusement park, which opened in 1843 in the heart of the city.
Denmark sided with France in the Napoleonic Wars of that period and was defeated by Sweden in 1813.
www.northerner.com /denmark.html   (4083 words)

  
 Copenhagen Hotels, Travel, Tourism, Tours, and Copenhagen Vacations
Copenhagen has much to offer tourists including world-class museums, royal palaces, and, of course, the landmark Tivoli amusement park.
Another symbol of Copenhagen’s liberal social values is the establishment of the “Free City” of Christiania.
Copenhagen’s unique blend of old-world charm, urban sophistication, and enchanting accents leave little to be desired and make for a perfect get-a-way.
www.internationalcircuit.com /copenhagen-denmark/travel.html   (304 words)

  
 Copenhagen city guide, Denmark - Time Out Travel
We have to admit that when the question was posed to us, we thought that the capital of Denmark must lie somewhere on that extrusion of land from Germany’s crown that looks like a peninsula in a Mandelbrot set.
Copenhagen is on the island of Sjælland, just across the Øresund Strait from Malmö in Sweden.
Time Out Copenhagen ventures beneath the stylish facade of the coolest of northern European cities to explore its burgeoning restaurant scene, alluring range of stylish shops and world-class museums....
www.timeout.com /travel/copenhagen   (187 words)

  
 Copenhagen hotels & Stockholm hotel reservations
Copenhagen, the capital and largest city of Denmark.
About a fourth of all Danes live in the Copenhagen area, and almost half of the country's manufacturing industries are located there.
Copenhagen is a great city to visit and many travellers enjoy the great hospitality only the friendly danes can offer.
www.hotel-denmark.com   (397 words)

  
 Copenhagen Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Copenhagen has been Denmark's capital for 600 years.
No matter what your interests, Copenhagen has a whole lot of sightseeing and entertainment on offer.
Not everyone likes the Little Mermaid statue which was placed on Copenhagen's waterfront in 1909.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/denmark/copenhagen   (189 words)

  
 Museums in Denmark - Map of Copenhagen & Denmark
Amoury museum, the / Copenhagen -Covers the history of the Danish Defense and the development of weapons from the introduction of firearms to the present day.
Bakkehusmuseum, the / Copenhagen - Museum of history of literature and civilization.
Copenhagen City Museum / Copenhagen - The museum introduces the visitor to the city's history, past and present.
www.museums.dk /denmark.html   (3469 words)

  
 Holiday in Copenhagen (København), Denmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Heidi Toft was a Norwegian tourist in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The tower, being 103 m high, is one of the highest in Copenhagen.
She is one of the most photographed ladies in Copenhagen.
www.pvv.ntnu.no /~heidit/copenhagen/copenhagen   (799 words)

  
 Copenhagen on Denmark.dk: Find info about Copenhagen Denmark here
Capital and largest city in Denmark, lies on the Oresund on the islands of Zealand and Amager.
In central Copenhagen the Round Tower, the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Royal Theatre, the Tivoli Gardens, Frederikskirken (The Marble Church), Børsen (Stock Exchange), Amalienborg, which is the residence of the royal family, Rosenborg Castle and Christiansborg Palace, which houses the Folketing (Danish Parliament) can be found.
Between Copenhagen and Amager is the district of Christianshavn.
copenhagen.denmark.dk   (400 words)

  
 CCIS Denmark
Copenhagen is a little bit off the beaten track, which is exactly why it is so interesting.
A cosmopolitan capital and university center of 1.5 million people, Copenhagen is a safe and hospitable city that combines medieval charm with modern lifestyles and easy access to the rest of continental Europe.
The DIS program is located at the very center of medieval Copenhagen, in a beautifully restored building from 1789, which includes a library, student lounges, computer labs, student advising and information services, architecture studios, and a few new classrooms.
www.ccisabroad.org /denmarksemester.html   (431 words)

  
 Denmark Europe - Pictures, Sites and Maps
Denmark is a net exporter of food and energy and enjoys a comfortable balance of payments surplus.
Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe.
Flooding is a threat in some areas of the country (e.g., parts of Jutland, along the southern coast of the island of Lolland) that are protected from the sea by a system of dikes.
denmark.scandinavia-pictures.com   (2464 words)

  
 Wonderful Copenhagen - accommodation in copenhagen, cheap hotels in copenhagen, copenhagen budget hotel, copenhagen ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Copenhagen is a city full of zest and life.
Hans Christian Andersen is celebrated in Copenhagen, where he lived most of his grown up life.
Two Copenhagen girls have decided to share their enthusiasm for fashion and the city.
www.visitcopenhagen.com   (162 words)

  
 Copenhagen Capacity - Business location in Copenhagen
Copenhagen Capacity offers a range of services if your company is considering expansion or restructuring of present activities in Copenhagen.
With 58 international investment projects in 2004 Copenhagen advances to number four on the list of the European city-regions that attract the most investment projects - and number one in Scandinavia.
Now and for the next five years, Denmark will be able to boast the best business climate in the world according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
www.copcap.com   (238 words)

  
 ABC News: Denmark's Newborn Prince Makes Appearance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Denmark's newborn prince makes his first public appearance with his parents Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik, unseen, at the Copenhagen University Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark Oct 18, 2005 — Denmark's newborn prince made his first public appearance Tuesday, sleeping soundly on the arm of his mother, Australian-born Crown Princess Mary, as the royals left a Copenhagen hospital.
The palace had banned the use of flash photography for the royal family's departure from the Copenhagen University Hospital, which was broadcast live on Danish television.
abcnews.go.com /International/wireStory?id=1226123   (409 words)

  
 Copenhagen Hotels, Hotel Copenhagen, Accommodation in Copenhagen Denmark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Welcoming, pleasant and affordable, the Nebo Copenhagen serves the philosophy that everyone should be able to afford accommodation in Copenhagen.
We are situated in downtown Copenhagen close to the Tivoli Gardens and the central station.
Copenhagen is a low-rise city, which charming timbered houses, castles and old buildings remind of the capital’s long history.
guideglobal.com /en/Denmark/Kobenhavn_Kommune/Copenhagen-Hotels.html   (560 words)

  
 Copenhagen Hotels, Copenhagen Online Hotel Reservation System. Discounted Hotel Deals
Copenhagen, Denmark - having been Denmark's capital for over 600 years now, Copenhagen has a lot to offer for virtually everyone.
Multiple sightseeing and entertainment possibilities as well as plenty good shopping and dining venues make sure the time spent in Copenhagen will be a good time.
Use the features of our Copenhagen hotel internet reservations system to book your hotel in Copenhagen and prepare timetable of sightseeing and partying.
www.europe-cities.com /hotels-copenhagen.aspx   (165 words)

  
 Visit Denmark - The official guide to Denmark, Danmark, with Danish tourism and travel information. Find map, hotels, ...
Visit Denmark - The official guide to Denmark, Danmark, with Danish tourism and travel information.
Visitdenmark.com gives you detailed and inspiring travel and tourist information, whether the purpose of your stay is a holiday, a business trip or attending a conference.
Find facts, pictures and links to hotels, camping and other accommodation in Copenhagen as well as the rest of Denmark, Danmark.
www.visitdenmark.com   (133 words)

  
 Rundetaarn - Abstract
The 209 m long spiral ramp winds itself 7,5 times round the hollow core of the tower, forming the only connection between the individual parts of the building complex.
Untill 1861 it was used by the University of Copenhagen, but today, anyone can observe the night sky through the fine astronomical telescope of the tower in the winter period.
King Christian IV's beautiful and characteristic edifice, with its many possibilities, is a live part of the cultural environment of Copenhagen.
www.rundetaarn.dk /engelsk/frames.htm   (361 words)

  
 Copenhagen Hotels & City Guide
Copenhagen is not divided into single-purpose districts, so people work, play, shop, and live throughout the central core of this multi layered, densely populated capital.
The mall is filled with fascinating reminders of Denmark's past as well as department stores, shops, restaurants, theaters and museums.
The Copenhagen Admiral Hotel is situated in a listed warehouse building from the 1787 in the heart of Copenhagen at one of the city’s most beautiful and fashionable addresses, with the Queen’s palace, Amalienborg, as its closest neighbour.
copenhagen-cityguide.com   (353 words)

  
 Copenhagen Travel Resources
Copenhagen City Rotaract Club - Local branch of Rotary international.
International Church of Copenhagen - An ecumenical and international English-language ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America located in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Museums in Denmark - Peruse this list of Denmark museums covering such subjects as women, culture, historical alliances, contemporary art, and inventions.
www.internationalcircuit.com /copenhagen-denmark/resources.html   (600 words)

  
 Danish Ministry of Education
One of the three areas given high priority in the Copenhagen process is the promotion of European cooperation in quality assurance and development in order to enhance mutual trust among the Member States.
The rationale of the policy paper is that Denmark has many undreamt-of competences when it comes to taking up the challenges that come with the development on the labour market and the present-day world.
In this report the Minister of Education and the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation introduce a general strategy for developing and strengthening a cultur of entrepreneurship and innovation in the educational system.
eng.uvm.dk   (293 words)

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