a sea-port town of Denmark, in North Jutland, and capital of a diocese of the same name, with a bishop's see, a good harbour, a castle, two colleges, and a public library. The tombs of several of the kings of Denmark are in the cathedral church, which is a very handsome structure. The harbour, which has contributed greatly to the prosperity of this place, is at a small distance, being seated at the mouth of the river Nissum, in a country which supplies the best heeves in Denmark. It is 45 miles north-west of Sleswick and 25 south-west of Wiburg. E. Long. 8° 94'. N. Lat. 55° 25'. The diocese is bounded on the north by those of Wiburg and Athuys, on the south by the duchy of Sleswick, and on the east and west by the sea.