Lääne-Viru County

The Lääne- Viru (Estonian Lääne -Viru maakond or Lääne- Virumaa, German West Wierland ) is a county ( maakond ) in Estonia.

• 6.1 Notes and references

Geography

It is situated in northern Estonia and borders the counties Ida -Viru, Järva, Jõgeva and Harju. 2005 was extended by the municipality Lehtse that previously belonged to the county Järva. 47% of the area are forests. To the southwest lies the nature reserve end position.

Policy

Under a law of 13 December 1995, the governor is appointed in consultation with the local government on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Governor

The Governor directs the business of the district administration, represents the interests of the state and to ensure a balanced development of the circle. He coordinates the cooperation between the regional offices of ministries and other administrative authorities and the local government. He is also responsible for the distribution and use of state property in the district, approved the proposed budgets of state agencies and monitors compliance.

He supervises the work of the municipalities of the circle represents the county in court

The governor is the Government of the Republic of Estonia accountable on its activities.

Economy and infrastructure

The main industries include cement production, wood processing industry, clothing industry, breweries and distilleries.

Cities and Towns

The Lääne- Viru is composed of 13 municipalities and 2 cities.

Cities

Communities

Others

In Lääne -Viru county, there are 11 museums, 43 libraries, 27 cultural centers, 61 schools (1997 ), 3 music schools and 42 sports organizations.

There are Lääne -Viru county 12 landscape protection areas and 3 national parks (partly in the area of the circle):

• Lahemaa National Park ( 34 647 ha)
• Pandivere water protection area ( 234 509 ha)
• Endla National Park (307 ha)