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Lääne-Viru County

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Lääne-Viru County, Western Virumaa or Western Vironia (Estonian: Lääne-Viru maakond or Lääne-Virumaa) is a County or maakond of Estonia. It is located in northern Estonia bordering to Ida-Viru, Järva, Jõgeva and Harju counties. Population of the county is 68,402 (1 January 2005). Regarding the size of population, West-Viru is the fifth largest county in Estonia.

Lääne-Viru maakond


(Flag)	(Coat of Arms)

Capital

Rakvere
59°20'44" N, 26°21'28" E

Governor

Urmas Tamm

Area

3,465 km² (3rd)

Population
- 2004 estimate
- 2000 census
- Density

66,743 (5th)
67,801
19.3/km² (4th)

ISO 3166-2

EE-59

Contents

5 Miscellaneous topics

6 External Links

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History

In prehistoric times was settled by Estonians of Vironian tribe.

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County Government

The County Government (Maakonnavalitsus) is led by a Governor (maavanem).

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Municipalities

There are 4 urban municipalities (est: linnad - towns) and 14 rural municipalities (est: vallad - parishes) in the county.

Urban municipalities:

Rural municipalities:

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Geography

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Miscellaneous topics

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External Links

Lääne-Virumaa (http://www.l-virumv.ee/) - Official site

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