Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,230,728 and a metropolitan population of 1,967,727 as of 1 October 2013 2013-10-01 update . Copenhagen is situated on the eastern coast of Zealand, 42.3 kilometres 26.3 mi northwest of Malmö, Sweden, 164 kilometres102 mi northeast of Odense, and 188 kilometres 117 mi southeast of Aarhus by sea and road via Sjaellands Odde. Copenhagen stretches across parts of Amager and also contains the enclave of Frederiksberg Municipality, administered separately from Copenhagen Municipality. Originally a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the beginning of the 15th century. During the 17th century, under the reign of Christian IV, it became a significant regional centre. Since the turn of the millennium, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by large investments inSee More