Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark, as well as the home of the reigning monarch, Queen Margrethe II. The city was founded in 1167 and has been Denmark's capital since 1417.About.com: The City of Copenhagen, Denmark

Tourism is an important source of foreign currency and employment. In 2007, the tourist sector in the Copenhagen region employed approximately 52,300 people.Official Tourism Site: History

• Copenhagen Stock Exchange - This landmark is approximately 400 years old and was once used as a meeting place, market and warehouse.

• Amalienborg Palace - The winter residence of the Danish monarchy, Amalienborg comprises a total of four separate palaces, surrounding a plaza. All the palaces date to the mid-18th century.

• Little Mermaid - The Little Mermaid is a statue representing a character from one of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. The statue sits upon a rock within the harbor at Churchill Park and was installed about 100 years ago.

• City Hall - The building was completed in September 1905. It is recognizable by its tall clock tower, which measures over 105 meters (345 feet) high. The City Hall was inspired by the design of the town hall in Siena, Italy.

From December 7 to 18 2009, Copenhagen houses the Copenhagen COP15 Climate summit. During this summit, Governments, the United Nations and observer organizations gather to agree on reductionmeasurements on man-made greenhouse gases, thereby reducing Global Warming.http://en.cop15.dk