Copenhagen Facts and Information

Copenhagen Country: Denmark

Copenhagen By The Numbers:

Population: 509,000 (city); 3,500,000 (metropolitan area)

Elevation: 5 m / 16 ft

Average Annual Precipitation: 64 cm / 25 in

Average January Temperature: 1°C / 33°F

Average July Temperature: 17°C / 62°F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Agricultural Products

Electricity: 220 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1

Country Dialing Code: 45

Danish population living in the capital: 1/4

Did You Know?

The Danish lego toys company, that started the worldwide Lego block revolution, started out as a company for stepladders.

At birthdays, flags are flown outside. If you're not married until your 30th birthday, you get a pepper shaker as a present, and you are either called a „Pepperman“ or a „Peppermaid“.