Karksi-Nuia
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Karksi-Nuia (before 1987 Nuia)[1] is a town in Mulgi Parish, Viljandi County, southern Estonia close to the Latvian border. The nearest villages are Univere to the west, Polli and Karksi to the north, and Kõvaküla to the south.
History
Karksi was first mentioned in the 12th century as an administrative center.[2]
Karksi Castle
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Geography
Karksi-Nuia is situated in the southern part of Viljandi County. It has an area of 3 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi) and about 2100 inhabitants. It is part of the Karksi Parish, a municipality that consists of the town and the 20 villages around it. Karksi-Nuia is about 34 kilometres (21 miles) from Viljandi, 82 km (51 miles) from Pärnu, 99 km (62 miles) from Tartu and 193 km (120 miles) from Tallinn.[5]
Gallery
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Karksi-Nuia cultural center and library -
Town center -
Karksi valley -
Saint Alexius Orthodox church -
Karksi Rahumäe cemetery -
Karksi lake
Notable people
- Margus Hunt, defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, former discus thrower and the former world junior record holder in discus throw.[6]
- Märt Israel, discus thrower
- Kalle Jents, politician
- Margus Pirksaar, competitive runner
See also
References
- ISBN 9985701410.
- ^ "Karksi Vald - History and Symbols". Karksi Parish. Archived from the original on 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Sightseeing". Karksi municipality. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ISBN 9949-407-18-4.
- ^ "Karksi Vald - Location". Karksi Parish. Archived from the original on 2007-06-11. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Margus Hunt" From www.iaaf.org
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