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The '''County of Aalborg''' is a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]]-occupied part of the Kingdom of Denmark and Norway, located in North Jutland at the narrowest part of the Limfjord, with a coast upon the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, between the Baltic and North Seas.  The county unfolds as a patchwork of arable fields, pastures and woodland, with agrarian pursuits balanced by a great forest that provides timber resources essential for shipbuilding.
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The '''County of Aalborg''' is a [[Human Race & Physiology|human]]-occupied part of the [[Denmark & Norway|Kingdom of Denmark and Norway]], located in North Jutland at the narrowest part of the Limfjord, with a coast upon the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, between the Baltic and North Seas.  The county unfolds as a patchwork of arable fields, pastures and woodland, with agrarian pursuits balanced by a great forest that provides timber resources essential for [[Shipbuilding (sage study)|shipbuilding]].
  
Castles and fortifications stand sentinel across the county, a testament to the turbulent history of the region.  These stone edifices bear the scars of conflicts.
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Castles and [[Fortification (sage study)|fortifications]] stand sentinel across the county, a testament to the turbulent history of the region.  These stone edifices bear the scars of conflicts.
  
 
== Culture ==
 
== Culture ==
 
The forested expanses are the source of a tapestry of myths and legends that are told by the hearths of rustic households.  These are tales of enchanted creatures and enigmatic ruins, endowing the landscape with a sense of mystique and wonder.  Narratives speak of supernatural entities dwelling within the forest depths, imbuing the natural environment with an ethereal quality.
 
The forested expanses are the source of a tapestry of myths and legends that are told by the hearths of rustic households.  These are tales of enchanted creatures and enigmatic ruins, endowing the landscape with a sense of mystique and wonder.  Narratives speak of supernatural entities dwelling within the forest depths, imbuing the natural environment with an ethereal quality.
  
Aalborg town is a focal point for maritime trade, with a strategic position facilitated by the exchange of goods and knowledge.  The town is characterised by cobbled thoroughfares and a bustling harbour, with vessels from far-flug regions.
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Aalborg town is a focal point for maritime trade, with a strategic position facilitated by the exchange of goods and knowledge.  The town is characterised by cobbled thoroughfares and a bustling harbour, with vessels from far-flung regions.
  
 
The County covers an area of 8.9 [[20-mile Hex Map|hexes]], with a population of 98,774.
 
The County covers an area of 8.9 [[20-mile Hex Map|hexes]], with a population of 98,774.
  
== Trade ==
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== Settlements ==
 
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[[Category: Political Divisions of the World]][[Category: Reviewed]]
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Latest revision as of 22:38, 19 July 2024

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The County of Aalborg is a human-occupied part of the Kingdom of Denmark and Norway, located in North Jutland at the narrowest part of the Limfjord, with a coast upon the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, between the Baltic and North Seas. The county unfolds as a patchwork of arable fields, pastures and woodland, with agrarian pursuits balanced by a great forest that provides timber resources essential for shipbuilding.

Castles and fortifications stand sentinel across the county, a testament to the turbulent history of the region. These stone edifices bear the scars of conflicts.

Culture

The forested expanses are the source of a tapestry of myths and legends that are told by the hearths of rustic households. These are tales of enchanted creatures and enigmatic ruins, endowing the landscape with a sense of mystique and wonder. Narratives speak of supernatural entities dwelling within the forest depths, imbuing the natural environment with an ethereal quality.

Aalborg town is a focal point for maritime trade, with a strategic position facilitated by the exchange of goods and knowledge. The town is characterised by cobbled thoroughfares and a bustling harbour, with vessels from far-flung regions.

The County covers an area of 8.9 hexes, with a population of 98,774.

Settlements

Settlements
Name Population Year
founded
Aalborg 14,459 700
Bronderslev 738 1244
Dronninglund 912 1260
Fladstrand 1,586 1273
Hadsund 676 1287
Hjorring 1,358 1243
Hobro 910 1177
Norresundby 683 1319
Nykobing 827 1275
Skagen 637 1255
Skive 1,469 1175
Thisted 1,056 1202
Viborg 4,519 750