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Vilsandi

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The island of Vilsandi, Estonia is located in the Baltic Sea. It covers an area of some 9 square kilometres, and is the westernmost populated island in Estonia.

Much of the island is now covered by the Vilsandi National Park, which grew from a bird reserve founded in 1910. It is a highly sensitive ecosytem due to the use of the area by many migratory birds as a breeding and nesting ground. Hunting is absolutely prohibited. This park is a popular tourist destination not only for local Estonians, but also people of Finland who are visiting Estonia in greater and greater numbers.


Coordinates: 58°23′N 21°52′Ede:Vilsandi et:Vilsandi fr:Vilsandi he:וילסאנדי nl:Vilsandi no:Vilsandi tr:Vilsandi

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