a city of Denmark, the capital of the island of Funen. It is situated on a canal connecting it with lake, and in connection with the sea in the Gulf of Østergaardstrand. It is tolerably built, with good streets, and as a cathedral and seven other churches. It contains about 800 houses, with 6500 inhabitants, who are chiefly engaged in internal trade. Long. 11. 20. 4. E. Lat. 55. 23. 35. N.