Pärnu County is the largest county in Estonia by land area, with a population of over 88,000 people. It contains the oldest known human settlement in Estonia near the village of Pulli, which was founded in 8500 BC. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails in the county's bogs or visit an adventure park in Valgeranna. The island of Kihnu, which is home to about 600 people, is known for its traditional wedding customs and women who wear national costumes daily; it was added to the UNESCO world heritage list.
2. Facts
• Pärnu County is one of
the15 counties of Estonia.
• 88,466 people live in Pärnu County.
• Pärnu County is the largest county of
Estonia in terms of land area.
• In Pärnu county there is the oldest known
human settlement in Estonia, near
village Pulli. It was founded in 8500 BC.
3. What to do in Pärnu County
You can do some hiking
in bogs on special trails.
You can go to an adventure
park in Valgeranna
4. Island of Kihnu
• This island is 7 km long and it´s 3.3 km wide.
• Kihnu Island is home to a community of 600
people.
• The Kihnu wedding was added to UNESCO
world heritage list.
• Kihnu women wear their national costumes in
everyday life.
