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Living in Copenhagen: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Copenhagen.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 09 October 2022

Former fishing village, Copenhagen is Denmark's capital and most densely populated city. It is just a few kilometers away from Malmö in Sweden.

As a continuously developing area in terms of infrastructure and institutions, Copenhagen is an ideal destination for the ambitious and creative expatriates. By moving there, whether to work or study, you will be entitled to several professional and personal opportunities.

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