In Copenhagen, 86% of the population is against high-rise construction in the historic part of the capital.
How many inhabitants do the municipalities have?
There are 35 municipalities with between 20,000 and 40,000 inhabitants and only one with less than 3000 inhabitants.
How many illiterates did the UN estimate there were in 1998?
In 1998, the UN estimated that 16% of the world’s population was illiterate.
What was the largest city in the world in 2000?
The world’s largest city in 2000 was Mexico City with 26 million inhabitants. That’s more than three times as many people as lived in London.
What was Vendsyssel called in the old days?
Vendsyssel was once called “the north of the land of law and justice”.
What is Narbonne named after?
The French medieval town of Narbonne is believed to be named after Bornholm.
How many states did Germany have in 1648?
In 1648, Germany consisted of 234 provincial states and 51 city states.
How did the Yakatan Peninsulas name come about?
When Cortez asked the Mayans in Spanish what their country was called, they said “ya ca tan” (we don’t understand). That’s where the Yakatan Peninsula got its name.
