AARHUUS, one of the districts (stifts) into which Denmark is divided. It is in the most eastern part of the peninsula of Jutland. The extent is 1825 square miles, or 1,168,000 acres. It is a level country, somewhat undulating, having on its coasts several indentations forming bays, and in the interior there are several lakes, rivers, low hills, and woods. The climate is considered to be the best in Jutland. The greater part of the inhabitants are engaged in cultivation, and produce more corn, potatoes, and flax, than their consumption requires, and thus leave a portion for exportation. The ecclesiastical bishopric of Aarhus differs from the political see. The latter is divided into two bailiwicks, Aarhus and Rhanders, and 22 baronies (herreders) comprehending 7 cities, 253 parishes, and 69 noble domains and dwellings. The inhabitants amount to 140,000, many of whom are occupied in the fisheries, and the females in spinning.