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Tallinn
Tallinn , Ger. Reval, city (1994 pop. 442,679), capital of Estonia, on the Gulf of Finland, opposite Helsinki. It is a major Baltic port, a rail and highway junction, and an industrial center. Tallinn also has military and naval installations. Industries include shipbuilding, metalworking, food and fish processing, and the manufacture of machinery and electrical consumer goods. Tourism is also important. The population is about 55% Estonian and about 40% Russian and Ukrainian. Tallinn contains the Estonian Academy of Sciences, the Estonian National Museum of Art, and many other educational and cultural institutions.
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"Tallinn." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Tallinn." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Tallinn.html "Tallinn." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Tallinn.html |
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Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia Kolyvan′, Tanin Lidna, Reval/Revel Originally said to be ‘Strong’ or ‘Brave’ from the Old Estonian kaleva. It was later renamed Tanin Lidna ‘Danes' Fort’ (in Estonian, Taani Linn from taani ‘Danish’ and linn ‘fort’) having been founded in 1219 by Valdemar II (1170–1241), King of Denmark (1202–41). The city was sold to the Teutonic Knights in 1346 who called it Reval after the ancient coastal district of Rävala; this name may, however, come from the Danish word refwall alluding to the rock circle which rises sharply from sea level or from the Old Danish rev ‘sandbank’. Reval passed to Sweden in 1561 and was captured by the Russians in 1710 and held by them until 1917 when the name changed to Tallinn. It has been the Estonian capital since 1918.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Tallinn." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Tallinn." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Tallinn.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Tallinn." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Tallinn.html |
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Tallinn
Tallinn (Talin) Capital and largest city of Estonia, on the Gulf of Finland, opposite Helsinki. Founded (1219) by the Danes, it became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1285. It passed to Sweden in 1561, and was ceded to Russia in 1721. Developed in the 19th century for Russia's Baltic Fleet, it remains a major port and industrial centre. It was badly damaged in World War 2. Industries: machinery, cables, paper. Pop. (2000) 404,000.
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"Tallinn." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Tallinn." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Tallinn.html "Tallinn." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Tallinn.html |
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"Tallinn." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Tallinn." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Tallinn.html "Tallinn." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Tallinn.html |
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