Wind power is very old power source, sailing ships have been using wind power for at least 5,500 years. The first practical windmills were built in Afghanistan, from the 7th century to grind corn and draw up water. The first windmill for electricity production was built in Scotland in 1887 to power the lighting in the cottage, thus making it the first house in the world to have its electricity supplied by wind power. During the Second World War, small wind generators were to recharge submarine batteries. In the 1990s, wind power became more important, because fossil fuels
an area of 206.12 km2. The population density is 8.8/km2. Geography • The most important villages in Muhu are Kuivastu, Liiva and Koguva. It is linked by ferry to Virtsu in the mainland, and to Saaremaa by a causeway, the Väinatamm. In winter an ice road connects the island to the mainland. The same waters saw the Battle of Moon Sound in September–October 1917 between Russian and German naval forces. Muhu is also famous for having the only still-working traditional windmills in Estonia. Muhu is the home of Estonia's first wine tourism farm – Luscher & Matiesen Muhu Winehouse.
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Today, the preserve provides protection not only for sea birds, but for all the landscape, plants and animals present in the islands.Hunting is absolutely prohibited. This park is a popular tourist destination for both Estonians and foreign visitors, particularly from Finland. Before World War II, Vilsandi had 33 farms, with a population of around 200 people. Today, the population numbers around 30 individuals. To date, several wooden windmills have been rebuilt as well as the Tolli farm. The Tolli farm was a favorite vacation spot for several Estonian writers. Of interest to geologists, the islands of Vilsandi and Vaika consist of 400 million year old dolomite outcrops. These outcrops can be viewed on the northern coast, opposite of Vesiloo island, and close to the lighthouse. The lighthouse was first built in 1809. So it's an old lighthouse.
located in the Baltic Sea 2673 km2 populatin over 35000 ihabitants density 13 inhabitants/km2 16 municipalities- next year 14 The capital of Saaremaa is Kuressaare Saaremaa - an exciting island Saaremaa - the biggest island of Estonia is known as a good recreation place with unique nature and a lot of sights Saaremaa has retained its uniqueness due to its location and insulation Junipers, dolomite, windmills and the famous local home-brewed beer are considered the symbols of Saaremaa A lot of sights Among the numerous sights of Saaremaa, several are worth calling special attention to, e.g. Angla windmill hill, Mustjala cliff, manor house at Loona, ruins of Maasi castle of order, and Mihkli Farm Museum at Viki. The most important tourist sight in the only town of the county, Kuressaare (up to 1917 Arensburg)
democracy under a constitutional monarch.The monarch is the head of state, at present queen Beatrix. In practice the executive power is formed by the council of Ministers. Intresting facts One quarter of the country is below sea level with only 0.008% of the world's area, the Netherlands is the world's third largest agricultural exporter the Netherlands has at least 15,000 km of cycle tracks the Netherlands still has about 1,000 traditional working windmills the Dutch are the tallest people in Europe the Netherlands always has a coalition government almost every Dutch person has a bicycle and there are twice as many bikes as cars Amsterdam has 1,281 bridges when Dutch schoolchildren pass their exams, they hang a Dutch flag and a school bag outside their homes
· The world's first operas were composed in Italy at the end of the sixteenth century. HOLLAND/ Neatherland · Holland has the highest museum density in the world, with almost 1000 museums. The Van Gogh Museum and the Kröller-Müller Museum of Holland house the largest Van Gogh collections in the world. · Hollanders usually have a bunch of flowers in their living rooms. · The landscape of Holland is dotted with windmills, which have become its hallmark. · The country has over 4,400 km of navigable rivers, canals and lakes. · The kapital of Neatherland is Amsterdam. There are no more bridges than any other city in the world. · Neatherland`s national flowers are tulips. LUKSEMBURG/ Luxembourg · Luxembourg is a small landlocked country, located in Western Europe · It is one of the smallest countries in Europe as well as the world.
The county of Saaremaa Siiri Tabri Kaia Vask Saaremaa - an exciting island Saaremaa - the biggest island of Estonia is known as a good recreation place with unique nature and a lot of sights. Saaremaa has retained its uniqueness due to its location and insulation. Junipers, dolomite, windmills and the famous local home- brewed beer are considered the symbols of Saaremaa. Rich nature. Because of its mild maritime climate and soil rich in lime, Saaremaa has very rich flora and fauna. In Saaremaa a great number of Roman snails, rare butterflies and beautiful orchids can be found. Each year hundreds of thousands of migratory birds visit Saaremaa and a great number of them are under protection, e.g. barnacle goose and mute swan.
in 1718. The grandiose palace with its surrounding manicured gardens is home to the foreign art collection of the Art Museum of Estonia. The Kadriorg Art Museum displays hundreds of 16th- to 20th-century paintings by Western and Russian artists, as well as prints, sculptures and other works. 3. Estonian Open Air Museum This museum lets you travel back in time to the rural Estonia of old. The vast, forested park is filled with thatched, 18-20th- century farm buildings, windmills, a wooden chapel and a village school, with staff demonstrating how people lived and worked in times past. 4.Oleviste Church (St. Olav's Church) and Tower 124-metre steeple still dwarfs most of Tallinn's buildings and remains an important symbol of the town. From April to October, visitors can make the vigorous climb to the top of the stone portion of the tower for magnificent and dizzying views of Old Town, Toompea hill and the port. 5.Kumu Art Museum
movement at the end of the 19th century. The Nigula Nature Reserve preserves the peat-bog ecosystem within its territory of 2771 hectares. Häädemeeste is one of the most important yacht-building centers in Estonia and also famous for its mineral water. The Island of Kihnu is the biggest island in the Gulf of Riga. There are some peculiarities in local dialect, dressing, folk songs and wedding customs. Saaremaa is the largest island in Estonia and is characterized by rare plants, windmills, thatched roofs, stone fenches and the hospitality of the local people. The islanders hold on to old traditions and take pride in their folklore. A road spans the strait between Saaremaa and Muhumaa. The biggest city on Saaremaa, Kuressaare, is a quiet green town with friendly unpolluted environment and it has been the biggest port trade centre. The old part of the town has been well restored in Baroque architecture style. Its sights include the Town Hall, the Episcopal castle and a Town Park
Test 13 1 Translate. 1 Minu lemmiklill on maikelluke. My favourite flower is the lily of the valley. 2 Eesti rahvuslikud sümbolid on suitsupääsuke ja rukkilill. The Estonian national symbols are the barnswallow and the cornflower. 3 See kindlus on pärit 15. sajandist. This fortress dates from the 15th century. 4 Saaremaal on palju tuuleveskeid. There are lots of windmills on Saaremaa. 5 Eesti pinnas ei ole väga rammus. Estonian soil is not very rich. 6 Kas sa oled käinud paekivi muuseumis Porkunis? Have you been to the limestone museum in Porkuni? 7 Raekoja plats The Town Hall Square 8 millegagi võrdlema compare sth with sth 2 Write the questions. 1 in / longest / What / Estonia / is / the / river What is the longest river in Estonia? 2 ever / smoke / Have / a / had / sauna / you Have you ever had a smoke sauna?
South Poles. Picture 9.1. Wind energy Today, wind energy is mainly used to generate electricity. Wind is called a renewable energy source because the wind will blow as long as the sun shines. 9.1 The History of Wind Since ancient times, people have harnessed the winds energy. Over 5,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians used wind to sail ships on the Nile River. Later, people built windmills to grind wheat and other grains. The earliest known windmills were in Persia (Iran). These early windmills looked like large paddle wheels. Centuries later, the people of Holland improved the basic design of the windmill. They gave it propeller-type blades, still made with sails. Holland is famous for its windmills. American colonists used windmills to grind wheat and corn, to pump water, and to cut wood at sawmills. As late as the 1920s, Americans used small windmills to generate electricity in rural areas without electric service
Appendix 1...................................................................................................................................18 2 Introduction The aim of this research is to get know more about the Netherlands history and its geographical facts. This report is describing one of most the most beautiful countries in the Europe - Netherlands. Netherlands is famous for its windmills and flowers. Netherlands is also known unofficially as Holland. Government is constitutional monarchy of north-western Europe. Netherlands is bordered on the north and west by the North Sea, on the east by Germany and on the south by Belgium. The European portion of the Netherlands has a total area of 41,528 sq km of which 33,939 sq km is land surface. Country's capital and largest city is Amsterdam. Population is about 16 million. 3
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 hospitality of the local people. The county has over 500 small islets. Kuressaare is a quiet green town, with clean air and a friendly, unpolluted environment. Lake Kaali is actually one of the best preserved meteorite craters in Europe, formed 3500 years ago.' Hiiumaa is the second largest island in Estonia and is bigger than Monaco and Andorra. The sea around Hiiumaa is shallow and features about 200 small islets and partly exposed reefs
(C) clarify (D) overcome 24. All great encyclopedia makers have tried to objectively present (1) an accurate picture of civilization. (A) an acceptable (B) a balanced (C) an enlightening (D) a worthwhile 25. Conservative groups and artists in Hollywood have never been able to sustain a beneficial lasting relationship. (A) gratifying (B) enduring (C) worthwhile (D) reliable 26. A primary exception to the steady abandonment of windmills was their resurgence in rural areas for pumping water from wells. (A) unmistakable (B) wanton (C) unhealthy (D) constant 27. Equality, human rights, and justice are prominent issues that came from the United States' civil rights movement of the 1960s. (A) contemporary (B) nominal (C) conspicuous (D) unique 28. The typical symphony orchestra has evolved gradually since the late eighteenth century. (A) haphazardly (B) scarcely
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