Arhus

Arhus is a county commune of Denmark, stretching along Jutland's eastern coast between Mariager and Horsens fjords. It was created in 1970 from the former counties of Århus, Randers, and part of Skanderborg, and measures some 1761 square miles. The land is low and fertile, supporting a very productive agriculture. The northern part of the county commune features many castles and estates, and to the southeast lies the Silkeborg Lake district. The 2004 estimated population was 651,100.