Copenhagen

[koh-puhn-hey-guhn, -hah-, koh-puhn-hey-, -hah-]

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a seaport in and the capital of Denmark, on the eastern coast of Zealand.

Copenhagen

/ -ˈhɑː-, ˈkəʊpənˌheɪ-, ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən, -ˌhɑː- /

noun

Danish name: ��ø��Գ󲹱��.��the capital of Denmark, a port on Zealand and the Amager Islands on a site inhabited for some 6000 years: exports chiefly agricultural products; iron and steel works; university (1479). Pop: 501 664 (2004 est)

Copenhagen

Capital of Denmark and largest city in the country, located in eastern Denmark; the country's chief commercial, industrial, and cultural center.

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Called the “Paris of the north” because of its similar charm.

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Last month Denmark's foreign minister summoned the US ambassador in Copenhagen, following a report in the Wall Street Journal alleging that US spy agencies were told to focus efforts on Greenland.

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Regardless of the outcome, Clarke will have much to ponder before the trip to Copenhagen to face top seeds Denmark in the early autumn when the real stuff begins again.

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The friendly in Copenhagen, and Iceland's visit to Windsor Park on Tuesday are the final two qualifiers before Northern Ireland begin their World Cup qualifying campaign in September.

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Images of sleek, impossibly chic Copenhagen, the capital, might spring to mind.

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Protests backed by trade unions against the retirement age increase took place in Copenhagen over the last few weeks.

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