Fun facts about Aalborg
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Aalborg's name can be traced back to coins from the 11th century in the form of Alabu or Alabur.
Aalborg
Denmark
Aalborg or Ålborg is Denmark's fourth largest city with a population of 119,862 in the town proper and an urban population of 143,598. As of 1 July 2022, the Municipality of Aalborg had a population of 221,082, making it the third most populous in the country after the municipalities of Copenhagen (capital) and Aarhus.
From the “Name” section
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The area around Aalborg attracted settlements as far back as the Iron Age, leading to a thriving Viking community until around the year 1000.
Aalborg
Denmark
Aalborg or Ålborg is Denmark's fourth largest city with a population of 119,862 in the town proper and an urban population of 143,598. As of 1 July 2022, the Municipality of Aalborg had a population of 221,082, making it the third most populous in the country after the municipalities of Copenhagen (capital) and Aarhus.
From the “History” section
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Aalborg is located at the narrowest point of the Limfjord, connecting it to the Kattegat about 35 kilometers to the east.
Aalborg
Denmark
Aalborg or Ålborg is Denmark's fourth largest city with a population of 119,862 in the town proper and an urban population of 143,598. As of 1 July 2022, the Municipality of Aalborg had a population of 221,082, making it the third most populous in the country after the municipalities of Copenhagen (capital) and Aarhus.
From the “Geography” section
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Aalborg was home to De Danske Spritfabrikker, the world's largest akvavit producer and exporter, until 2014.
Aalborg
Denmark
Aalborg or Ålborg is Denmark's fourth largest city with a population of 119,862 in the town proper and an urban population of 143,598. As of 1 July 2022, the Municipality of Aalborg had a population of 221,082, making it the third most populous in the country after the municipalities of Copenhagen (capital) and Aarhus.
From the “Economy” section
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