Capital Region of Denmark facts for kids
The Capital Region of Denmark is a special area in Denmark that helps manage different parts of the country. Think of it like a big county or state. Its main city, or capital city, is Hillerød.
This region is also home to some cool natural spots! You'll find Arresø here, which is the biggest lake in Denmark. And if you're looking for deep water, Furesø is also in this region, and it's the deepest lake in the country.
Cities and Towns in the Capital Region
The Capital Region of Denmark is made up of 29 smaller areas called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government that helps run things like schools and parks.
Here are some of the municipalities in the region:
- Copenhagen
- Frederiksberg
- Albertslund
- Allerød
- Ballerup
- Bornholm
- Brøndby
- Dragør
- Egedal
- Fredensborg
- Frederikssund
- Furesø
- Gentofte
- Gladsaxe
- Glostrup
- Gribskov
- Halsnæs
- Herlev
- Hillerød
- Hørsholm
- Høje-Taastrup
- Hvidovre
- Ishøj
- Lyngby-Taarbæk
- Rudersdal
- Rødovre
- Tårnby
- Vallensbæk
Quick facts for kids
Capital Region of Denmark
Region Hovedstaden
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Region of Denmark
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| Country | Denmark | ||
| Largest city | Copenhagen | ||
| Capital | Hillerød | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2,568.29 km2 (991.62 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(1 October 2019)
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| • Total | 1,848,989 | ||
| • Density | 719.9300/km2 (1,864.610/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Website | www.regionh.dk | ||
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