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Lääne County
Lääne County, or Lääne maakond, is a County or maakond of Estonia. It is located in western Estonia bordering to Pärnu counties on the mainland, and to the island counties of the Saaremaa and Hiiumaa in the west.
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History
After the German conquest in 1227 Lääne County became the center of Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, an independent principality within Livonian Confederation . Parts of bishop castle are still preserved in Haapsalu.
County Government
The County Government (Maakonnavalitsus) is led by a Governor (maavanem).
Municipalities
Geography
Miscellaneous topics
External links
- Läänemaa - Official site
Last updated: 08-03-2005 14:07:24
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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