Võru County, Administrative region in southeastern Estonia
The natural landscape of Võru County includes extensive forests, lakes, and the highest peak in the Baltic states, Suur Munamägi, at 318 meters.
The region carried strategic importance during medieval times as part of the Livonian Order before experiencing Swedish and Russian administrative control.
The Võro Institute maintains the regional language through educational programs, research initiatives, and regular community gatherings focused on linguistic preservation.
Transportation within Võru County operates through a network of regional buses connecting main settlements, with European route E263 serving as the primary road artery.
The traditional smoke sauna practice in Võru County received UNESCO recognition in 2014 as an element of intangible cultural heritage.
Location: Estonia
Capital city: Võru
Shares border with: Põlva County, Valga County, Pechorsky District, Smiltene Municipality, Alūksne Municipality
GPS coordinates: 57.75000,26.91667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:14
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