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Väike-Tulpe

Väike-Tulpe
Map
Interactive map of Väike-Tulpe
Geography
LocationGulf of Riga
Coordinates58°12′13″N 22°35′32″E / 58.20353717856208°N 22.59219468488388°E / 58.20353717856208; 22.59219468488388
Area208,672 ha (515,640 acres)
Coastline11,278 km (7007.8 mi)
Highest elevation2.6 m (8.5 ft)

Väike-Tulpe is a 2.09 km² island in Saare County, Estonia on the southern coast of Saaremaa in the Gulf of Riga, administratively belonging to the Muratsi village area of Saaremaa Parish (formerly in the Lääne-Saare Parish). The island's coastline is 11.2 kilometres long and it's located 3.5 km southeast of Roomassaare Harbour. Its name means "Small Tulip" in Estonian.[1]

The island is covered in scrub and is part of the Kasti Bay conservation area.[1] The island consists mainly of moraine and is covered with juniper, coastal meadow and reeds.[2]

References

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  1. 1 2 "EELIS". infoleht.keskkonnainfo.ee (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 22 December 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Väike-Tulpe saar". Eesti Entsüklopeedia (in Estonian). Retrieved 31 July 2026.

See also

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List of islands of Estonia

58°12′N 22°36′E / 58.200°N 22.600°E / 58.200; 22.600