Eesti referaat
The climate is maritime and greatly
influenced by the Baltic Sea. The area features large bogs, extensive forests,
coastal plains and a number of offshore islands Saaremaa and Hiiumaa
being the largest. The coastal towns, Pärnu and Haapsalu, are Estonia's main
seaside resorts. West Estonia includes the counties of Pärnumaa, Läänemaa,
Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.
Pärnumaa means sun, sea and holidays. It is rich in sandy beaches,
forests, bogs and merches. Pärnu is the summer capital of Estonia. Its beach,
seaside parks, sanatoriums and rest homes are its characteristic features.
The western part of Estonia is flat and low with meadows, forests and
swamps. It is the gateway to the Islands (Läänemaa). Haapsalu is a small
quiet town on the sea, famous for its curative sea mud.
Saaremaa is the largest island of Estonia. And is characterized by flat
juniper fields, rare plants, windmills, thatches roofs, stone fences and the