Uus Maailm (Estonian for "New World") is a subdistrict (asum) in the district of Kesklinn (City Centre), Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 7,442 (As of 1 January 2015[update]).[1]
The subdistrict is named in reference to several "America" streets ("Greater America", "Lesser America" and "Middle America") in the area, named after the 19th century inn called "America".[2]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Uus Maailm.
Jaan Tootsen has directed a 2011 documentary titled The New World, on life in the area.
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Former Estonian Ministry of Finance
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"Kitseküla" train station on Tehnika street.
References
- ^ a b "Statistical Yearbook of Tallinn 2015". Tallinn City Government. p. 38. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ Dictionary of Estonian Place names - Uus Maailm
External links
- Uue Maalma Selts (Uus Maailm's Society) (in Estonian)
59°25′32.51″N 24°44′2.52″E / 59.4256972°N 24.7340333°E
Places adjacent to Uus Maailm | |
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Administrative districts (linnaosad) and subdistricts (asumid) of Tallinn | ||
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| Haabersti |  | |
| Kesklinn | ||
| Kristiine | ||
| Lasnamäe | ||
| Mustamäe | ||
| Nõmme | ||
| Pirita | ||
| Põhja-Tallinn | ||
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