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Estonia Haapsalu
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Estonia Estonia - democratic parliamentary republic Population - 1.34 million Area - 45, 228 km² Member of the European Union
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Location of Estonia Estonias neighbours are Russia, Finland, Sweden, Latvia.
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Tallinn The capital and largest city In 2011 Tallinn will hold the title of European Capital of Culture.
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Folklore Estonia is second only to Ireland in Europe when it comes folkloric history, stories, legends and songs. 5th Season In Soomaa National Park, in spring, if the snow thaws fast enough then a natural phenomenon occurs: the whole area floods and people have to travel around by boat. What is so Special about Estonia?
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Manor Houses Luxurious manor houses, built over the centuries, are open for visitors Wild Animals Where else in Europe could you hope to encounter wild bears, wolves, lynx and flying squirrels? Nowhere.
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Symbols National flower: Cornflower National bird: Swallow National stone: Limestone
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Haapsalu Little town on the western coast of Estonia 100 km from capital Tallinn Narrow streets, wooden houses Well-known for centuries (curative mud, fresh air, warm seawater, eventful summer )
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Town Called the Nordic Venice Population 11 593 Area 10,6 km 2 All streets bring you to the sea again and again.
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The Episcopal castle of Haapsalu The Dome Church of St. Nicholas The biggest single naved church in the Baltic states
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White Lady A legend - love story between young lady and a monk Access of women to the Episcopal Castle was forbidden by threat of death As a punishment she was entombed in the wall of the chapel During full moon in every August a mysterious figure appears in the chapel`s window
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The wooden-laced Resort Hall Completed in 1898 on Promenade
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Pyotr Tchaikovsky´s Bench Composer`s favourite place in summer 1867 Folk tune “Kallis Mari” in his famous VI symphony The cycle of piano pieces " Memories from Haapsalu”
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Railway station Completed in 1907 Built for the Emperor`s family Covered platform 216 m long. At present – Estonian Railway Museum
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Our school Haapsalu Primary School Haapsalu Primary School established by man named Carl Abraham Hunnius in year 1839. It is also the first Estonian school in Haapsalu 216 pupils and 26 teachers
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Mascot Our school`s mascot - yellow duck who is learning.
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