Estonia is distributed over 15 counties and Ida-Viru is one of the 15 counties in the country. It is also known as Ida-Virumaa by the local people. The county is located in the extreme north-eastern part of the country.
Ida-Viru has settlements from very old times and it is one of the most populous counties in Estonia. Almost 13% of the total population is concentrated in Ida-Viru, Estonia. There are several small municipalities in, which the county is distributed. There are separate rural as well as urban municipalities. There is also a governor, who looks after the administrative works in the county.
Ida-Viru also abounds in abundant natural beauty and scenic splendor. The natural landscape features in the county add to the beauty of the place. The place is rich in flora and fauna. Several environmental projects are being carried out in the county to maintain the ecological balance. The people residing at Ida-Viru in Estonia have a rich cultural and traditional heritage. Various festivals and ceremonies are hosted by the people in the Estonian county.
There are several places of attractions in Ida-Viru that are must-visit places for tourists. Some of the major places of interest include Kuremäe Nunnery, Tarakalda Mountain, Peipsi Lake, Toila-Oru Park, Purtse Castle, Ruins in Vasknarva, Underground Museum, Saka-Ontika-Toila and Kurtna Lakes. A trip to this exotic county will keep tourists coming back for more.
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