Vilsandi
Island in Estonia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The island of Vilsandi in Saaremaa Parish of Estonia's Saare County is located in the Baltic Sea. It covers an area of some 9 square km and is the westernmost populated island in Estonia. The surrounding waters are shallow and rocky and many ships travelling the Baltic have perished nearby. The island of Vilsandi can be reached by boat, by truck having suitable clearance or on foot by wading from Saaremaa. Much of the island is now part of Vilsandi National Park, which grew from a bird reserve founded in 1910. It is a highly sensitive ecosystem due to the use of the area by many migratory birds as a breeding and nesting ground. Hunting is absolutely prohibited. This park is a popular tourist destination not only for local Estonians, but also people of Finland who are visiting Estonia in greater and greater numbers.
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Location | Baltic Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
Coordinates | 58°23′N 2°51′E |
Archipelago | West Estonian archipelago |
Area | 9.4 km2 (3.6 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 4.5 m (14.8 ft) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 22 (2017) |