Copenhagen is one of the largest citiesin Scandinavia. These features make it easy to fall in lovewith Copenhagen. Copenhagen started as a fishing village where the Danish monarchs lived and grew into the capitol city in1536. It is located on the island of Zealand in the straitsthat connect the North and Baltic Seas. The Danish monarchsstarted living there in 1428.
Some fishing villages are on the east coast ofthe island of Sjaelland.
Some other parts of the city are onAmager, an island east of Sjaelland. Copenhagen is known formaking machinery, metalwork for ships, canning, andbrewing. Copenhagen is Denmark's industrial, educational, andcultural center and its leading port. Copenhagen has many landmarks, museums, and other attractions . One attraction is Tivoli Gardens AmusementPark.