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Suur Strait was assessing the possibility of building either a bridge or tunnel across the Suur Strait.Suur Strait ( et, Suur väin) is the strait in Estonia, lying between Muhu and Continental Estonia. The strait (being itself part of Väinameri) connects Väinameri and Gulf of Riga. Several islets are located in the strait: e.g. Papirahu, Kesselaid, Kõbajad, Viirelaid. The strait maximum depth of 24 m is the deepest point in Väinameri. Kuivastu Harbour is located at the strait. A ferry crosses the strait from Virtsu to Kuivastu. As of 2020 the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications ( et, Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium) is a government ministry of Estonia. Its head office is in Tallinn. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strait
A strait is an oceanic landform connecting two seas or two other large areas of water. The surface water generally flows at the same elevation on both sides and through the strait in either direction. Most commonly, it is a narrow ocean channel that lies between two land masses. Some straits are not navigable, for example because they are either too narrow or too shallow, or because of an unnavigable reef or archipelago. Straits are also known to be loci for sediment accumulation. Usually, sand-size deposits occur on both the two opposite strait exits, forming subaqueous fans or deltas. Terminology The terms '' channel'', ''pass'', or ''passage'' can be synonymous and used interchangeably with ''strait'', although each is sometimes differentiated with varying senses. In Scotland, '' firth'' or ''Kyle'' are also sometimes used as synonyms for strait. Many straits are economically important. Straits can be important shipping routes and wars have been fought for contr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia
Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,200 other islands and islets on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, covering a total area of . The capital city Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest urban areas of the country. The Estonian language is the autochthonous and the official language of Estonia; it is the first language of the majority of its population, as well as the world's second most spoken Finnic language. The land of what is now modern Estonia has been inhabited by '' Homo sapiens'' since at least 9,000 BC. The medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last "pagan" civilisations in Europe to adop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhu
Muhu (also called Muhumaa in Estonian), is an island in the West Estonian archipelago of the Baltic Sea. With an area of it is the third largest island belonging to Estonia, after Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. Together with neighbouring smaller islands of Kesselaid, Viirelaid, Võilaid and Suurlaid it forms Muhu Parish ( et, Muhu vald), the rural municipality within Saare County. The municipality has a population of 1,697 (as of 19 April 2010) and covers an area of . The population density is . History and geography The German names for the island are Mohn and Moon. Moon is also the Swedish name for the island. The most important villages in Muhu are Kuivastu, Liiva (where the school can be found) and Koguva. In Pädaste, an internationally renowned luxury hotel and spa operates in the restored manor house. The island is divided from mainland Estonia by the Suur Strait (''Moonsund'') and from Saaremaa by the Väike Strait. It is linked by ferry to Virtsu in the mainland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Väinameri
The Väinameri ( Estonian for ''Strait Sea'' or ''Sea of Straits'') or Väinameri Sea is a strait and sub-bay of the Baltic Sea, located between the West Estonian Archipelago and the Estonian mainland, within western Estonia. It is the northern section of the Gulf of Riga The Gulf of Riga, Bay of Riga, or Gulf of Livonia ( lv, Rīgas līcis, et, Liivi laht) is a bay of the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Estonia. The island of Saaremaa (Estonia) partially separates it from the rest of the Baltic Sea. The main con ..., extending north to the eastern Baltic Sea. The area of the Väinameri Sea is about . The Väinameri Sea is home to the Väinameri Conservation area. References Gulf of Riga Straits of the Baltic Sea Straits of Estonia Saaremaa {{Latvia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulf Of Riga
The Gulf of Riga, Bay of Riga, or Gulf of Livonia ( lv, Rīgas līcis, et, Liivi laht) is a bay of the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Estonia. The island of Saaremaa (Estonia) partially separates it from the rest of the Baltic Sea. The main connection between the gulf and the Baltic Sea is the Irbe Strait. The Gulf of Riga, as a sub-basin of the Baltic, also includes the Väinameri Sea in the West Estonian archipelago. Geography Extent The International Hydrographic Organization defines the Gulf of Riga's western limit as "A line running from Lyser Ort (57°34'N), in Latvia, to the South extreme of Œsel Island, through this island to Pammerort (22°34'E), thence to Enmast Point, the S extreme of Dagö, through Dagö to Takhkona Point, the North extreme thereof, and on to Spithamn Point in Estonia". Islands Major islands in the gulf include Saaremaa, Kihnu, and Ruhnu, which are all controlled by Estonia. Kihnu covers an area of . Saaremaa island is responsible f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kesselaid
Kesselaid (also Kessulaid, or diminutively Kessu. german: Schildau; sv, Sköld, Skölldo) is a Estonian islet located between the mainland and the island of Muhu in the Suur Strait (''Big Strait'') which connects the Väinameri strait and the Gulf of Riga. There's only one village on the island Kesse, which is administratively part of Muhu Parish, Saare County. With the highest point 15.6 m above sea level it's the highest islet of Estonia. It is also considered to be the oldest islet, as it arose around 3000 BC. Since 1938, the 7 to 8 feet high cliffs of Kesselaid have been designated a nature reserve. Kesselaid was first described in print in 1644 in the Swedish maritime book ''Een siö-book, som innehåller om siöfarten i Östersiön'' by . Kesselaid had been inhabited by ethnic Estonians for centuries but heavy colonization by German settlers began in the 16th Century. In 1807 Kesselaid was sold to the Baltic German noble Jacob Friedrich von Helwig. By the end of the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuivastu Harbour
Kuivastu is a village on the eastern coast of the Estonian island Muhu. (retrieved 28 July 2021) Kuivastu Harbour is the primary gateway to the biggest Estonian island Saaremaa (Muhu and Saaremaa are distinct islands, but are connected by a causeway Väinatamm). The corresponding harbour on the continental side is situated in Virtsu. Kuivastu administratively belongs to Muhu Parish of Saare County. In 2000, the village had a population of 73. Kuivastu was the location of Kuivastu Manor (''Kuiwast''). Poet, translator, linguist and folklorist Villem Grünthal-Ridala (1885–1942) was born at Kuivastu tavern. Gallery Kuivastu070911.jpg, Kuivastu Harbour Kuivastu sadam.JPG, In popular culture Kuivastu, referred to as Kuivast, is described by English adventurer-writer Arthur Ransome in his nautical yarn ''Racundra's First Cruise ''Racundra's First Cruise'' is the first book about sailing written by Arthur Ransome, author of the ''Swallows and Amazons'' series. It describe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virtsu
Virtsu is a small borough (') in Lääneranna Parish, Pärnu County, Estonia. It lies on the western coast of continental Estonia, and is a location of the main port for traffic to and from Saaremaa, the largest island of Estonia. The Virtsu ferry goes to Kuivastu, which is located on the island of Muhu, which is in turn connected to Saaremaa by the largest causeway in Estonia, the Väinatamm. As of the 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 539. Puhtu peninsula, a former island, belongs to Virtsu. In popular culture Virtsu (referred to by earlier names Werder and Wirtsu) is described by English adventurer-writer Arthur Ransome in his nautical yarn ''Racundra's First Cruise ''Racundra's First Cruise'' is the first book about sailing written by Arthur Ransome, author of the ''Swallows and Amazons'' series. It describes a trip he made across the Baltic Sea from Riga in Latvia to Helsinki in Finland and back in a 9 m ...''. Climate Gallery Virtsu liitsihi alumine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuivastu
Kuivastu is a village on the eastern coast of the Estonian island Muhu. (retrieved 28 July 2021) Kuivastu Harbour is the primary gateway to the biggest Estonian island Saaremaa (Muhu and Saaremaa are distinct islands, but are connected by a causeway Väinatamm). The corresponding harbour on the continental side is situated in Virtsu. Kuivastu administratively belongs to Muhu Parish of Saare County. In 2000, the village had a population of 73. Kuivastu was the location of Kuivastu Manor (''Kuiwast''). Poet, translator, linguist and folklorist Villem Grünthal-Ridala (1885–1942) was born at Kuivastu tavern. Gallery Kuivastu070911.jpg, Kuivastu Harbour Kuivastu sadam.JPG, In popular culture Kuivastu, referred to as Kuivast, is described by English adventurer-writer Arthur Ransome in his nautical yarn ''Racundra's First Cruise ''Racundra's First Cruise'' is the first book about sailing written by Arthur Ransome, author of the ''Swallows and Amazons'' series. It describe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonian Ministry Of Economic Affairs
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications ( et, Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium) is a government ministry of Estonia. Its head office is in Tallinn. " Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. Retrieved on 17 January 2012. "Harju 11, Tallinn 15072" Purpose The objectives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications is to create overall conditions for the growth of the competitiveness of the Estonian economy and its balanced and vital development through the drafting and implementing Estonian economic policy and evaluating its outcomes. * The Ministry develops national development plans in the spheres within its area of government and will ensure their co-ordination with various transnational development plans, organises the funding, implementation and performance evaluation of such plans. * The Ministry will participat ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Väike Strait
Väike Strait ( et, Väike väin) is a strait in Estonia, between the islands Muhu and Saaremaa. The strait is part of Väinameri and is characterized by lots of islets and shoals. The strait is two to four kilometres wide and generally less than three metres deep. The dam Väinatamm crosses the strait and provides a road between the islands. See also * Suur Strait Suur Strait ( et, Suur väin) is the strait in Estonia, lying between Muhu and Continental Estonia. The strait (being itself part of Väinameri) connects Väinameri and Gulf of Riga. Several islets are located in the strait: e.g. Papirahu, Kess ... References {{WikidataCoord, Q3509221, display=title Geography of Estonia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
