Kuivastu
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| Kuivastu | |
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| Village | |
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  Kuivastu | |
| Coordinates: 58°34′41″N 23°22′22″E / 58.57806°N 23.37278°ECoordinates: 58°34′41″N 23°22′22″E / 58.57806°N 23.37278°E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Saare County |
| Municipality | Muhu Parish |
| Population (01.01.2000[1]) | |
| • Total | 73 |
Kuivastu is a village on the eastern coast of Estonian island Muhu. The Kuivastu Harbour is the primary gateway to the biggest Estonian island Saaremaa (Muhu and Saaremaa are distinct islands, but are connected with a causeway Väinatamm). The corresponding harbour on the continental side is in Virtsu. Administratively Kuivastu belong to the Muhu Parish of Saare County. In 2000 the village had a population of 73.[1]
Kuivastu was the location of Kuivastu Manor (Kuiwast).
Poet, translator, linguist and folklorist Villem Grünthal-Ridala (1885–1942) was born at Kuivastu tavern.[2]
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Kuivastu Harbour
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kuivastu küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ↑ "Villem Grünthal-Ridala" (in Estonian). Estonian Literary Museum. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
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