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Ülemine Vaika
Vaika islands is a group of islands belonging to the country of Estonia. They lie next to Vilsandi. The Vaika islands are referenced in a book titleIslands of Estonia Vaika islands are Alumine Vaika, Karirahu, Keskmine Vaika, Kullipank, Mustpank and Ülemine Vaika. See also * List of islands of Estonia Estonian islands in the Baltic Saaremaa Parish {{Estonia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilsandi Ja Vaika Saared
The island of Vilsandi, Saaremaa Parish, Saare County, Estonia is located in the Baltic Sea. It covers an area of some 9 square km and is the westernmost populated island in Estonia. The surrounding waters are shallow and rocky and many ships travelling the Baltic have perished nearby. The island of Vilsandi can be reached by boat, by truck having suitable clearance or on foot by wading from Saaremaa. Much of the island is now part of Vilsandi National Park, which grew from a bird reserve founded in 1910. It is a highly sensitive ecosystem due to the use of the area by many migratory birds as a breeding and nesting ground. Hunting is absolutely prohibited. This park is a popular tourist destination not only for local Estonians, but also people of Finland who are visiting Estonia in greater and greater numbers. History In 1703, a ship owned by Dutch people, Dutchman Johann Doll ran aground and sank in the Baltic Sea. Doll managed to get ashore to a nearby island and named the isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
