Haapsalu powerpoint
HAAPSALU
By Marika
Form 7
HAAPSALU
Seaside resort town located on the west coast of
Estonia
Administrative centre of Lääne County
Population - 11,618
Tallinn 100 km away
White Lady
Western Region Administrative Centre
Area - 10,59 km2
HISTORY
The German Knights of the Sword conquered this
region in 1224, and Haapsalu became the bishop's
residence, with a fortress and cathedral built soon
afterwards. The Danes took control during the
Livonian War then the Swedish had their turn in the
17th century, but they lost it to the Russians during
SYMBOLS
Flag-blue and white, the flag is confirmed on 27
September 1994
Coat of arms- of the 27th confirmed September
1994
NATURE
A few rivers and lakes
A lot of deciduous trees and coniferous trees
Lakes- Vaikeviik lake
Rivers- Asuküla Main Ditch
Haapsalu Bay
FAMOUS PEOPLE
Kaia Kanepi - tennis player
Eda-Ines Etti - singer
Eia Uus - writer
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