| − | '''Copenhagen''' is the largest city and capital of [[Denmark]]. With a population of over 1,800,000 in the Greater Copenhagen area it is one of the largest cities in Scandinavia. It has an excellent harbour and is located strategically between the [[North Sea]] and the [[Baltic Sea]]. In 2000 a bridge and tunnel, the Oresund Bridge was opened connecting Denmark and [[Sweden]]. During [[World War II]], Copenhagen was occupied by [[Germany|German]] troops along with the rest of the country from 9 April 1940 until 4 May 1945. | + | '''Copenhagen''' is the largest city and capital of [[Denmark]]. With a population of over 1,800,000 in the Greater Copenhagen area, it is one of the largest cities in Scandinavia. It has an excellent harbour and is located strategically between the [[North Sea]] and the [[Baltic Sea]]. In 2000 a bridge and tunnel, the Oresund Bridge was opened connecting Denmark and [[Sweden]], from Copenhagen to Malmo. During [[World War II]], Copenhagen was occupied by [[Germany|German]] troops along with the rest of the country from 9 April 1940 until 4 May 1945. |
| − | The Carlsberg Brewery and Little Mermaid Statue are tourist attractions in the city. | + | The Carlsberg Brewery and Little Mermaid Statue are tourist attractions in the city. Copenhagen was home to Hans Christian Anderson, who wrote ''The Little Mermaid''. |