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Village in Estonia Village in Saare County, Estonia
Kuivastu
Village
Kuivastu HarbourKuivastu Harbour
Kuivastu is located in EstoniaKuivastuKuivastuLocation in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°34′41″N 23°22′22″E / 58.57806°N 23.37278°E / 58.57806; 23.37278
CountryEstonia
CountySaare County
MunicipalityMuhu Parish
Population
 • Total73

Kuivastu is a village on the eastern coast of the Estonian island Muhu. 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.

Kuivastu was the location of Kuivastu Manor (Kuiwast).

Poet, translator, linguist and folklorist Villem Grünthal-Ridala (1885–1942) was born at Kuivastu tavern.

Gallery

  • Kuivastu Harbour Kuivastu Harbour

In popular culture

Kuivastu, referred to as Kuivast, is described by English adventurer-writer Arthur Ransome in his nautical yarn Racundra's First Cruise

References

  1. ^ "Kuivastu küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  2. Classification of Estonian administrative units and settlements 2014 (retrieved 28 July 2021)
  3. "Villem Grünthal-Ridala" (in Estonian). Estonian Literary Museum. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.

External links

Settlements in Muhu Parish
Villages Coat of arms of Muhu Parish


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