Saaremaa
Saaremaa is the largest island in Estonia. It is 2,673 km2 (1,032 sq mi).[1] The island is in the Baltic Sea, south of Hiiumaa island and west of Muhu island. It belongs to the West Estonian Archipelago.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Baltic Sea |
| Coordinates | 58°25′N 22°30′E / 58.417°N 22.500°ECoordinates: 58°25′N 22°30′E / 58.417°N 22.500°E |
| Archipelago | West Estonian archipelago |
| Area | 2,673 km2 (1,032 sq mi) |
| Country | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 31,357 |
| Density | 11.7/km2 (30/sq mi) |
The highest point on Saaremaa is 54 m above sea level. One feature found on the island is the Kaali crater. The island has lots of forested land. One of the symbols of the island is the juniper.
Saaremaa Media
Remnants of Valjala Stronghold
The 1241 Treaty between Livonian Order, Bishopric of Ösel–Wiek and Oeselians at National Archives of Sweden
Pildistatud Panga panka suvel koidu ajal. Pildil on panga idapoolsem ots.
Shore of Saaremaa, by Estonian artist Konrad Mägi (1913–1914).
The nearly circular main Kaali meteorite crater
Mihkli Farm Museum in Viki village.
A typical road on Western Saaremaa
The cliffs near the village of Panga on the north coast of Saaremaa
Women in traditional Saaremaa dress performing a folk dance
Kuressaare Castle in winter
References
- ↑ "Official Web page of Saaremaa". Archived from the original on 2017-08-10. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
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