Uus Maailm
Uus Maailm (Estonian for "New World") is a subdistrict (asum) in the district of Kesklinn (Midtown), Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 7,442 (As of 1 January 2015).[1]
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 |
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 the documentary film The New World (2011), on life in the area.
Estonian Ministry of Finance
"Kitseküla" train station on Tehnika street.
References
- "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)
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