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Kuivastu
Village in Estonia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kuivastu is a village on the eastern coast of the Estonian island Muhu.[2] 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.[1]
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Kuivastu | |
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![]() Kuivastu Harbour | |
Coordinates: 58°34′41″N 23°22′22″E | |
Country | Estonia |
County | Saare County |
Municipality | Muhu Parish |
Population (01.01.2000[1]) | |
• Total | 73 |
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Kuivastu was the location of Kuivastu Manor (Kuiwast).
Poet, translator, linguist and folklorist Villem Grünthal-Ridala (1885–1942) was born at Kuivastu tavern.[3]