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Capital of Denmark: Copenhagen — Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen. Denmark sits in Europe, has a population of 5,882,261, and uses the DKK. Official languages include Danish.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Copenhagen
  • Continent: Europe
  • Population: ~5,882,261
  • Area: 43,094 km²
  • Population density: 136 people per km²
  • Official language: Danish
  • Currency: DKK
  • ISO code: DK

How big is Denmark?

By population, Denmark ranks 114th in the world, holding roughly 0.07% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 130th.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Denmark has 136 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.3 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.

Within Europe, Denmark is the 22th most populous country of 46.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Denmark in population are Congo (5,970,424) and Singapore (5,975,689).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Netherlands (41,850 km²) and Switzerland (41,285 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

Danish is listed as an official language of Denmark alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.

Denmark uses the DKK, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember Denmark

Copenhagen is mostly on the island of Zealand, looking across the Øresund strait to Malmö in Sweden; a bridge links the two cities. For the flag, think of the oldest national flag still in use: a white Nordic cross on red.

The flag of Denmark: red and white

🇩🇰 The flag is a red flag with a white cross that reaches the edges, its upright bar shifted towards the flagpole. The flag is called the Dannebrog, and Guinness World Records lists it as the oldest national flag in continuous use. Its origin is unclear: a legend says it fell from the sky during a battle in the early 13th century.

Region and neighbours

Denmark is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries in Northern Europe, made up of the Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 406 islands, north of Germany. It shares land borders with one country: Germany. The CIA World Factbook also lists a 1.3 km land border with Canada.

Three facts about Denmark

  1. Lego, the world's largest toy company by revenue, has its headquarters in Billund, Denmark.
  2. The Øresund Bridge carries both trains and cars between Copenhagen and Malmö in Sweden.
  3. Copenhagen began as a Viking fishing village in the 10th century.

Sources: Wikipedia: Denmark, Wikipedia: Flag of Denmark, Wikipedia: Copenhagen, CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on Denmark

Denmark capital quiz

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    Copenhagen

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    Helsinki

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    Sofia

Denmark in Europe

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Denmark belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Denmark.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Denmark?

The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.

What is the population of Denmark?

About 5,882,261, making it the 114th most populous country in the world.

How big is Denmark?

43,094 square kilometres, ranking 130th by land area, at a density of 136 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Denmark use?

The DKK, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the Denmark flag?

The flag of Denmark is a red flag with a white cross that reaches the edges, its upright bar shifted towards the flagpole. The flag is called the Dannebrog, and Guinness World Records lists it as the oldest national flag in continuous use. Its origin is unclear: a legend says it fell from the sky during a battle in the early 13th century.

Which countries border Denmark?

Denmark shares land borders with Germany. The CIA World Factbook also lists a 1.3 km land border with Canada.

How can I remember the capital of Denmark?

Copenhagen is mostly on the island of Zealand, looking across the Øresund strait to Malmö in Sweden; a bridge links the two cities. For the flag, think of the oldest national flag still in use: a white Nordic cross on red.

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