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Copenhague

Discover Copenhague, a magical city where bikes rule the streets and colorful houses sparkle by the water!

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2018 Christiansborg From The Marble Bridge

2018 Christiansborg From The Marble Bridge

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Au parc d'attraction TIVOLI de Copenhague, juillet 2011
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Sala de fumadores del aeropuerto de Copenhague

Key Facts

Location
Denmark, Northern Europe.
Capital City
Copenhague.
Population
Over 1.3 million people.
Languages Spoken
Danish.
Famous For
The Little Mermaid statue and being a bicycle-friendly city.

Where is Copenhague?

Imagine a city nestled on the edge of the sea, like a cozy blanket tucked by the water! Copenhague is the capital city of Denmark, a country in Northern Europe. It sits on the coast, with lots of islands and bridges connecting everything. The weather can be a bit chilly, especially in winter when snow might fall, but summers are usually nice and sunny, perfect for exploring!

A City Built on Stories!

Copenhague has been around for a super long time, even before your grandparents' grandparents were born! It started as a small fishing village, but it grew and grew. Over the years, it became a busy port, a place where ships from all over the world would visit. It's seen kings and queens, brave sailors, and clever inventors, all helping to shape the city into what it is today.

Bikes, Bikes Everywhere!

People in Copenhague LOVE to ride bikes! It's like a giant playground for bikes. You'll see more bikes than cars, and there are special paths just for them. It's a super fun way to get around and see all the colorful buildings and pretty parks. They also love to tell stories, especially fairy tales, and one famous storyteller even wrote about a little mermaid!

Learning and Fun!

Kids in Copenhague go to school just like you! They learn all sorts of things, from reading and math to art and music. The city has lots of schools, from little kindergartens to big universities where grown-ups go to learn even more. They also have amazing museums with treasures from the past and fun science centers where you can do cool experiments!

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