What is the Capital of Denmark?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Denmark is Copenhagen. Denmark is located in Northern Europe, Europe, with a population of 6,011,488. The official currency is the Danish krone and the primary language spoken is Danish.
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Copenhagen at a glance
| Capital city | Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Country | Denmark (Kingdom of Denmark) |
| Region | Northern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 6,011,488 (115th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Danish krone (DKK) |
| Calling code | +45 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Denmark
- Berlin, capital of Germany
Denmark in context
- Denmark covers 43,094 km², making it the 130th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 139 people per km² ranks 66th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Germany.
- With 6,011,488 people, Denmark holds about 5.5% of the population of Northern Europe.
- That is roughly 0.7% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Denmark is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Denmark — FAQ
What is the capital of Denmark?
The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen.
Is Copenhagen the largest city in Denmark?
Yes — Copenhagen is both the capital and the largest city of Denmark.
What country is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark.
What continent is Copenhagen in?
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is located in Europe.
Is Copenhagen the capital of Denmark?
Yes — Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark (official name: Kingdom of Denmark).
Copenhagen is the capital of which country?
Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, in Northern Europe.
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