one of the districts (stift) 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 Randers, and 22 baronies (herrerder) 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.

one of the bailiwicks into which the see of the same name in Denmark is divided. Its extent is 864 square miles, or 552,960 acres.

a city, the capital of the see and of the bailiwick of the same name. It is situated on the Cattegat, in a low plain, where an inland lake empties itself into the sea. The cathedral is a Gothic building, and the largest church in Denmark. In 1848 the inhabitants amounted to 7000. The harbour is small, but good and secure; and now one of the best in Jutland, having regular steam communication with Copenhagen and Cailundborg, from which latter place a road leads to Copenhagen. Aarhus is about 100 miles WNW. from the capital. It exports agricultural produce, spirits, cork, leather, and gloves. It has sugar refineries, and manufactories of wool, cotton, and tobacco. It is in Lat. 56. 9. 35. N., and Long. 10. 8. E.