The Kasari is a river in western

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that drains into the Matsalu Bay which is part of Väinameri. There is a 308-metre-long

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over it which was built in 1904 and was the longest concrete bridge in

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at the time. The river itself is 112 km long, and is the fourth longest river in Estonia. The river is a home to a variety of fish, including pike and

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. Kasari jõgi 1.jpg, The Kasari river Kasari jõe kärestik, vaade Teenuse sillalt.jpg, Riffle on Kasari river Old Kasari Bridge.jpg, The historic Kasari bridge Kasari luht 3.JPG, The Kasari

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in spring at Matsalu National Park

References

Kasari Landforms of Lääne County Landforms of Rapla County {{Estonia-river-stub