Uus Maailm

Uus Maailm (Estonian for "New World") is a subdistrict (asum) in the district of Kesklinn (City Centre), Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 7,442 (As of 1 January 2015).[1]

Uus Maailm
Subdistrict of Tallinn
Uus Maailm within the district of Kesklinn (Midtown).
Uus Maailm within the district of Kesklinn (Midtown).
CountryEstonia
CountyHarju County
CityTallinn
DistrictKesklinn
Population
 (01.01.2015[1])
 • Total7,442

The subdistrict is named in reference to several "America" streets ("Greater America", "Lesser America" and "Middle America") in the area, named after the 19th century inn called "America".[2]

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Jaan Tootsen has directed a 2011 documentary titled The New World, on life in the area.

  • Former Estonian Ministry of Finance
    Former Estonian Ministry of Finance
  • "Kitseküla" train station on Tehnika street.
    "Kitseküla" train station on Tehnika street.

References
  1. "Statistical Yearbook of Tallinn 2015". Tallinn City Government. p. 38. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  2. Dictionary of Estonian Place names - Uus Maailm

59°25′32.51″N 24°44′2.52″E

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