Uus Maailm
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Uus Maailm | |
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Subdistrict of Tallinn | |
![]() Uus Maailm within the district of Kesklinn (Midtown). | |
Country | Estonia |
County | Harju County |
City | Tallinn |
District | Kesklinn |
Population (01.01.2015[1]) | |
• Total | 7,442 |
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]
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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
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- Uue Maalma Selts (Uus Maailm's Society) (in Estonian)