Ringkobing, Denmark
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to silt up, making it more difficult for ships to enter from the North Sea. It was 1931 before the problem was finally solved by the opening of the lock in Hvide Sande.

History

The oldest known privileges enjoyed by the town date from 1443. Agriculture, fishing, oyster-catching and shipping formed the principal sources of income for the inhabitants, followed later by trade in cattle. The 17th century brought a period of decline, caused by the wars with Sweden and the silting up of the channel to the North Sea. In 1793 the district administration was moved to Ringkobing.

In 1869 Ringkøbing was the first small town in Denmark to provide free universal education. In 1904-5 the town received a new harbor. Today the citizens are very enthusiastic about environmental protection; they help to keep the beaches clean and, as far as possible, use environmentally-friendly sources of energy.