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 Harju County Encyclopedia Article @ 216.92.11.26 ()   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Harju County (Estonian: Harju maakond), or Harjumaa, is one of 15 counties of Estonia.
It is situated in northern Estonia, on the south coast of Gulf of Finland, and borders Lääne-Viru County to the east, Järva County to the south-east, Rapla County to the south, and Lääne County to the south-west.
The County Government (Estonian: Maavalitsus) is led by Governor (Estonian: maavanem), who is appointed by the Government of Estonia for a term of five years.
216.92.11.26 /encyclopedia/Harju_County   (345 words)

  
 Rapla county court - Justiitsministeerium
Rapla county court is one of the sixteen courts of first instance in Estonia.
Since the 1st of January 2001 such type of matters of the county of Rapla shall be solved by Tallinn administrative court.
The probation supervision department that belonged to the panel of court is still located on the first floor of Rapla county court but its subordination has changed ant it is called Rapla division of the probation supervision department of Harju county court.
www.kohus.ee /7296   (329 words)

  
 Eurostat
To the south and south-east Kesk-Eesti borders on Lõuna-Eesti region (Viljandi and Jõgeva counties), to the east on Kirde-Eesti (Ida-Viru county) and to the north-west on Põhja-Eesti (Harju county).
Lääne-Viru county was one of the earliest human settlements in Estonia.
Kesk-Eesti is abundant in small lakes, Rapla county in the region ranks last among Estonian counties by number of lakes.
forum.europa.eu.int /irc/dsis/regportraits/info/data/en/ee006_geo.htm   (704 words)

  
 *S.S.Homepage*   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Rapla town is situated in the middle area of Estonia, called Rapla county and forms the centre of it.
Present Rapla is crossed by the Tallinn - Rapla - Viljandi and Tallinn - Rapla - Pärnu roads.
Rapla is a small town with a romantic character, with the Konuvere (Vigala) river which flows in its wavy plain area.
www.free-webspace.biz /siirisaturu/[2].htm   (142 words)

  
 Estonia - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The number of islands and islets is estimated at some 1,500, with two of them large enough to constitute their own counties, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.
In 1994, Estonia became among the first in the world to adopt a flat tax, with a uniform rate of 26% regardless of the income a person makes.
The latter, mostly Russian-speaking ethnic minorities reside predominantly in the capital city (Tallinn) and the industrial urban areas in northeastern Estonia (Ida-Virumaa county).
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Estonia   (1758 words)

  
 WHO Collaborating Centre on Community Safety Promotion
Rapla county started with small-projects, including one or very few interventions and targeting on some population groups (1996 – 2001).
Rapla county is the first and the only one up to now where almost all municipals have enacted the ban of retail of any kind of alcoholic drinks at night time.
Rapla county example has had an impact to some other Estonian counties supporting relevant discussions and decision-making in local alcohol policy.
www.phs.ki.se /csp/safecom/rapla.htm   (2004 words)

  
 Annual of the Geological Survey of Estonia 2000
Limestone buildings in Rapla County were studied to assess the constructional properties of different limestone beds (32).
The reserves and quality of sapropel and lake lime underlying the peat in mires were investigated in Parnu and Rapla counties (40).
In Viljandi County the potential exploration areas in the eastern part of Soosaare peat deposit were delimited (29).
www.egk.ee /vanaveeb/en/library/egka/egka00.html   (1092 words)

  
 CUP-MARKED STONES IN ESTONIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The easternmost cup-marked stones in Harjumaa county are located on the premises of Hirvli village; in the area stretching further east to Kadrina parish in Virumaa county no cup-marked stones have been found.
The area richest in cup-marked stones in the county is in the vicinity of Kuiavere and Tääksi villages in Suure-Jaani parish, where the number of stones is six.
On the premises of today's Rapla county in the southern part of Harjumaa, which is extremely rich in cup-marked stones, one can find only single burial places from the Late Iron Age.
haldjas.folklore.ee /folklore/vol11/stones.htm   (15066 words)

  
 Eurostat
The region´s most important industries are Estonia´s biggest saw mill in Järva county, the cement factory in Lääne-Viru county and its only glassworks in Rapla county.
The counties of Lääne-Viru and Rapla have been attractive for foreign capital investments.
The high amount of foreign investments (Dutch, Swedish and US capital) in Rapla county is mainly due to its favourable location - closeness to the capital, as well as the success in transforming Soviet industries into new companies.
forum.europa.eu.int /irc/dsis/regportraits/info/data/en/ee006_eco.htm   (537 words)

  
 Rapla County - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first written records of Rapla date back to the 1241 Danish census (Liber Census Daniae).
Since 9 August 2004, the Governor position is held by Tõnis Blank.
Natural resources found in Rapla county include limestone, dolomite, peat, and clay.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rapla_County   (225 words)

  
 Eesti ja Euroopa Liit :: Estonia's Accession to the EU :: Referendum :: REFERENDUM RESULTS: ESTONIANS SAID YES
The highest voter turnout was in Tallinn, where 69 per cent of eligible voters took part in the referendum and in Harju County with 68 per cent participation rate.
The strongest supporters of EU accession live in the city of Tartu, where 72.6 per cent were in favour of the accession and in Harju County with 69.9 per cent supporting accession.
The least yes votes were gathered in Ida-Viru County (57 per cent in favour and 43 per cent against) and Võru county (58.3 per cent in favour and 41.7 per cent against)
www.vm.ee /eng/euro/kat_451/3983.html   (229 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In 2003 the income of Ida-Viru county, where the income was the lowest, formed 72.6% of the average income of Estonia.
Different from the general trend, the unemployment increased in Harju, Jõgeva, Lääne, Valga and Viljandi counties in 2001, in Hiiu, Ida-Viru and Rapla counties in 2002 and Harju, Valga and Võru counties in 2003.
The county is problematic, when the personal income tax accounts for less than 75% of the average of Estonia (of which Tallinn is excluded).
www.ms.ut.ee /samp2004/kogumik/Lehto.doc   (1671 words)

  
 Culture.ee
A memorial dedication will be organised for Enn Võrk (1905-1962), the long-time organist of the Rapla Church, to commemorate his 100th anniversary.
The Rapla County established a special committee for this event.
Churches: Rapla, Türi, Käru, Märjamaa, Vigala, Hageri, Vahastu and Juuru.
www.culture.ee /yritus.html?id=19954   (189 words)

  
 Rapla County Estonia est County Government Geography Municipalities The County Government site External Links County ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It is located in western Estonia bordering to L?e, P?u and Harju counties.
Rapla County (area 2957 sq km, population 37,000) is situated in the central part of the flat North Estonian mesa, roads from Tallinn to Pärnu and Viljandi pass through it.
In 1988 I moved from the capital to Ingliste village in Rapla county.
en.powerwissen.com /hAzCV||SL||bogR9fsziUzgz9AA==_Rapla_County.html   (213 words)

  
 Maavald
The sacred hill of Paluküla, Hiiemägi (also known as Reevimägi or Taaralepa mägi) is located in the Paluküla village of the historical Rapla parish of Harjumaa county in Estonia (in Kehtna commune, Rapla county according to current administrative division).
The hill itself is the highest peak of Harjumaa county.
Today, the administration of the Kehtna County is set to build a sports and recreation centre on the foot of the hill and the Reevimägi terrace.
maavald.ee /maausk.html?rubriik=45&id=343&op=lugu   (610 words)

  
 Estonian Translation Services
J rva County (''J rva maakond or J rvamaa'')
J geva County (''J geva maakond or J gevamaa'')
V ru County (''V ru maakond or V rumaa'')
www.verbatimsolutions.com /languages/estonian.php   (729 words)

  
 REC - Telematics: DETERMINE: Digital Networks (5)
Income is small, however, and those operators having started with their own resources and without substantial outside help are increasingly working with outdated equipment which makes it difficult to satisfy the demands of clients and tasks.
The telecottage was established in 1995 to collect and disseminate information that is so vital for the new life of the community and its participants, to serve as a means for connecting people, and to help people in remote areas overcome geographical and social isolation.
We became the centre of the local rural development movement in the county, and a centre for the island's telecottages.
www.rec.org /REC/Programs/Telematics/DETERMINE/InfoAccessSession/TOtsason.html   (2252 words)

  
 Rapla Teed » Home » About Us
Rapla Teede Remondi ja Ehitusvalitsus (Rapla TREV) was established in 1965 to perform road-construction and maintenance works in the county of Rapla.
In accordance with Estonian Road Administration's activity-plan, the open-bidding for maintenance and service-works of state-owned roads and streets in Rapla County was announced in year 2000.
Best offer was made by AS Teede REV-2, whose business-plan was to establish the sub-company in the city of Rapla.
www.raplateed.ee /index.php?page=3   (252 words)

  
 Counties Islands (Estonia)
Ida (East) - Virumaa county is the most north eastern county of Estonia and is surrounded by water from on sides.
The northern part of the county is bordered by the Gulf of Finnland; to the east - the Narva River together with the Estonian - Russian border, and to the south - Lake Peipsi.
The heart of the county is the city of Tartu - a development leader and generator of ideas and investments
www.tuttinsieme.it /tutti/tut/eur/estonia/conty.htm   (235 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
One half of the candidates are the persons who have acted in the authorities of county governors so far and they have excellently managed their tasks,“ Jaan Õunapuu, Minister of Regional Affairs, said.
According to Government of the Republic Act, Minister of Regional Affairs will submit the candidate for county governor to the Government together with the opinion of the general meeting of the Local Governments Association of the respective county.
Minister Jaan Õunapuu will submit twelve candidates for county governors to the Government of the Republic to the session on July 8 at the latest.
www.sisemin.gov.ee /atp/index.php?id=9015   (361 words)

  
 Photos
Rapla County Governor Tõnis Blank, County Secretary Ene Matetski, Ambassador Wos,
Director Aivar Pihelgas, Ambassador Wos, Rapla County Governor Tõnis Blank,
Ambassador Wos and Rapla County Governor Tõnis Blank at Rapla County Government.
www.usemb.ee /rapla18.php   (145 words)

  
 Estonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Main article: Counties of Estonia Estonia numbers 15 Main administrative subdivisions.
Main article: Geography of Estonia Map of Estonia Between 57.3° and 59.5° latitude and 21.5° and 28.1° longitude, Estonia lies on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea on the level northwestern part of the rising east European platform.
Main article: Demographics of Estonia About seventy percent of the population consist of ethnic Estonians, with the rest from other former Soviet republics, mainly Russia, who predominantly live in the industrial north eastern county of Ida-Virumaa and in the capital Tallinn.
estonia.iqnaut.net   (1185 words)

  
 Culture.ee
The concert is organised in support of the Rapla Hospital Maternity Ward.
All the performing musicians are either living in Rapla or from here: Katrin Karisma, Kadi Toom, Priit Võigemast, Vaiko Eplik, Märt Avandi, Thea Paluoja and her music studio, Leino Rei, Riho Sibul, Vahur Vessart and Siiri Sisask, children's choir Riinimanda and mixed chorus Cantus.
Rapla Mary Magdalene’s Church (Rapla Maarja-Magdaleena kirik) Kalda 1
www.culture.ee /yritus.html?id=46072&   (106 words)

  
 Studies carried out by the research group on rural sociology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
e) The survey was conducted in all rural municipalities of Lääne-Viru, Lääne, Järva, Hiiu, Saare, and Võru counties in October and November 1995.
A survey of the inhabitants of Käru municipality in Rapla county.
d) A random sample of the inhabitants of the Käru muni- cipality in Rapla county.
www.psych.ut.ee /esta/TARGET.ENG/BAASINF/UURIMUS.GRP/MAASOTS/maa_lisa_1.html   (1412 words)

  
 Suzanne Roy's Blog
There are few hills in Rapla, so the breathtaking views like I have at home are missing.
It is 3 hours by bus from the town of Rapla.
The central part of town which lines the Town Hall Square was built after the fire of 1775.
msroyinestonia.com /index.php?blogid=1&archive=2006-08   (3176 words)

  
 Estonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Estonian pirates conducted similar raids in the Viking age and sacked and burned the Scandinavian capital of Sigtuna in 1187.
Annual consultations were held by representatives of several counties and developments took the direction of establishing a state.
Two are large enough to constitute their own counties: Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Estonia   (3672 words)

  
 Rapla Region Map: Juuru — Vigala | Estonia Google Satellite Maps
You are in Rapla (Estonia), administrative region of level 1.
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Expedia is the long-standing web leader in online delivery of everything you need for researching, planning, and purchasing a whole trip in Rapla.
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