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EMBDEN or EMDES, a fortified seaport-town of Hanover, province of Aurich, and 12 miles S.W. of the town of that name. Though not the capital, it is the largest town in the province, and in 1848 contained 11,964 inhabitants. It stands on the Dollart; and although the harbour is shallow, the roadstead is capable of accommodating the largest vessels. The trade is considerable: in 1851, 435 vessels of the aggregate burden of 18,097 lasts entered, and 443 of 12,616 lasts left the port. The chief exports are corn, butter, cheese, tallow, honey, wax, wool, and hides; the imports—timber, hemp, potash, and French wine. The herring fishery, formerly considerable, has much declined, as indeed has also the town itself; for in 1652 it contained upwards of 20,000 inhabitants; and its trade was much more extensive than at present. Canals intersect the town in various directions, and also connect it with Aurich, the Ems, &c. Shipbuilding is carried on to a considerable extent, and there are also manufactories of linen and cotton goods, hosiery, hats, soap, leather, tobacco, and brandy. Among the principal public buildings are the town-house, a Roman Catholic and also a large Protestant church, the barracks, exchange, and custom-house. Emblen has also a gymnasiurn, midwifery school, school of navigation, house of correction, deaf-mute institution, and a marine insurance society.