Copenhague

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/copenhague

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Copenhague?Approximately 1.37 million (urban area); 644,431 (municipality)
2. What is the capital of Copenhague?Copenhague
3. What language do people speak in Copenhague?Danish (official); English widely spoken and understood
4. What is Copenhague famous for?Copenhague is known for its many bicycles, bright houses by the water, and lots of green parks. It also loves clean air and water and wants to be carbon‑neutral.
5. Why do so many people bike in Copenhague?The city is very flat and has many bike lanes, so riding a bike is easy and safe. City planners built it to encourage biking for a cleaner, healthier life.

Øresund Region: A transnational metropolitan area encompassing Copenhague and the Swedish region of Scania.
Sustainable Urban Development: Planning cities to be environmentally friendly, socially equitable, and economically viable.
Danish Design Movement: An influential design philosophy emphasizing functionality, simplicity, and democratic access to good design.