The Gulf of Finland Coastal Lowland
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1003 km2
Coastal area between the Gulf of Finland and North-Estonian klint, including the 94 Estonian islands in the Gulf of Finland Width varies from a few meters to about 19 km on peninsulas The 94 Estonian islands in the southern part of the Gulf are parts of the lowland Topography: diverse landscapes of Lahemaa, peninsulas and bays, bay islands, boulders and erratic boulders, coastal dunes, small harbors Whitewater rivers with many rapids and higher velocity, rich in oxygen Forests make up 1/3 of the area Big mires in the middle The coast of the Finnish Gulf is an essential route for migratory birds Settlement in coastal villages, on peninsulas Most densely populated areas: Tallinn, Viimsi peninsula Lahemaa National Park, Landscape Protection Area of the Pirita River Valley |
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Ehalkivi on the Letipea cape - the largest erratic boulder in Estonia |