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Kuivastu

Coordinates: 58°34′41″N 23°22′22″E / 58.57806°N 23.37278°E / 58.57806; 23.37278
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Kuivastu
Kuivastu Harbour
Kuivastu Harbour
Kuivastu is located in Estonia
Kuivastu
Kuivastu
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°34′41″N 23°22′22″E / 58.57806°N 23.37278°E / 58.57806; 23.37278
CountryEstonia
CountySaare County
MunicipalityMuhu Parish
Population
 (01.01.2000[1])
 • Total73

Kuivastu is a village on the eastern coast of the Estonian island Muhu.[2] Kuivastu Harbour is the primary gateway to the biggest Estonian island Saaremaa (Muhu and Saaremaa are distinct islands but since 1896, they have been connected by a causeway Väinatamm). The corresponding harbour on the continental side is situated in Virtsu. Kuivastu administratively belongs to Muhu Parish of Saare County. In 2000, the village had a population of 73.[1]

Kuivastu was the location of Kuivastu Manor (Kuiwast).

Poet, translator, linguist and folklorist Villem Grünthal-Ridala (1885–1942) was born at Kuivastu tavern.[3]

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Kuivastu, referred to as Kuivast, is described by English adventurer-writer Arthur Ransome in his nautical yarn Racundra's First Cruise

References

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  1. ^ a b "Kuivastu küla" (in Estonian). eestigiid.ee. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  2. ^ Classification of Estonian administrative units and settlements 2014[dead link] (retrieved 28 July 2021)
  3. ^ "Villem Grünthal-Ridala" (in Estonian). Estonian Literary Museum. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
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