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 since 1896, they have been 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]
Kuivastu | |
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 Kuivastu Harbour | |
  Kuivastu Location in Estonia | |
| Coordinates: 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 was the location of Kuivastu Manor (Kuiwast).
Poet, translator, linguist and folklorist Villem Grünthal-Ridala (1885–1942) was born at Kuivastu tavern.[3]
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Kuivastu Harbour -
In popular culture
editKuivastu, referred to as Kuivast, is described by English adventurer-writer Arthur Ransome in his nautical yarn Racundra's First Cruise
References
edit- ^ a b "Kuivastu küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ Classification of Estonian administrative units and settlements 2014[dead link] (retrieved 28 July 2021)
- ^ "Villem Grünthal-Ridala" (in Estonian). Estonian Literary Museum. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
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