Estonia

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There are a number of interpretations attributed to the colours of the flag. A historical interpretation of the colours has Another interpretation made popular by the poetry of Martin Lipp is as follows: Coat of Arms of Estonia . The insignia was copied from the coat of arms of Denmark, which ruled Northern Estonia in the 13th century. The Riigikogu (the state assembly) of the independent Republic of Estonia officially adopted the coat of arms on June 19, 1925. However, the coat of arms were officially banned following the occupation of Estonia by the Soviet Union in 1940, and replaced with the Soviet-inspired Coat of arms of the Estonian SSR. Soviet officials persecuted and jailed anyone using the coat of arms or the national colors of Estonia. The readoption of the national symbols marked the completion of the struggle for independence which was finally achieved on August 7, 1990, and regulated by the Law on State Coat of Arms of April 6, 1993.

Ida-Virumaa is the most remote north-east part of Estonia, surrounded by water at it’s three sides. The northern border of the county is the Gulf of Finland, the eastern border –being at the same time Estonian-Russian border – Narva River. It’s southern border – the Peipsi Lake. Before the time when Ida- and Lääne-viru were united to form Virumaa, Avinurme & Lohusuu valasts were a part of the Tartumaa county. Ida-Virumaa is divided into 16 valasts & 6 cities, the biggest ones of them: Narva, Kohtla-Järve and the administrative center of the county – Jõhvi. During thousands of years the largest county rivers shaped up a large slope, which has been a natural kind of protection. Smaller rivers take their waters into the sea, forming terraces. These rivers are: Turvajõe, Langevoja & Aluoja. The highest is the Valaste. The longer the slope is, the more advanced are coastal ledges, providing residents with more freedom. Coastal strip Saka-Ontika-Toila is the highest Baltic slope, and the longest unsplitted area, stretching from the Saka up to the Toila bay. Archeologists paid great interest to it as far back as couple of centuries ago, mainly by it’s open ground layers dated back to Cembric и pre-Ordovic periods. Average height of the coastal strip – over 50 meters, it’s top is located near Ontika - 55,6 m. Between the coast & water edge there is a land strip with rough surface, with a stone rich scree. This place accomodates the highest waterfall in Estonia, 25-meter high Valaste. In 1996 , by the initiative of the nater protection comission, the north-east coastal strip had been given status of nature heritage and social symbol. Also the UNESCO organization acknowledged it as a world heritage. The Kurtna lake system is the biggest in Estonia. It’s location is at the foundation, which was shaped back at the time of Ice Age at the nearby Kurtna. Over 30 km2 are filled up with 30 different lakes of various area and depth. The region has been rearing it’s own eco-system during decades. In 1987 the nature here had become a part of a nature reserve. Vaivara Sinimäe is formed up of three chained mountains, oriented in the east-west direction. Their total length - 3,4 km, The height of foundation - about 35 meters. The absolute height of the mountains: Tornimägi 69,9 m, Põrguhauamägi 82,3 m ja Pargimägi 84,6 m. Oru park is the richest park of Estonia (over 200 kinds of trees & bushes), located in the mouth of Pühajõe river and constructed according to the plan by Latvian zoo principal G. Kuphaldty in the end of 19th - beginning of the 20th centuries. The lake of Uljaste is located at 66 meters above the sea level. It’s depth in average - 2,5 m. In it’s surroundings there are a lot of springs. The lake is an attractive resting area for the Kiviõli & Sonda residents. In the surroundings of Boroni jõe there are plant species which are over 100 years of age. No man’s foot has ever been here. As a compliment of the ancient forest – there grow 1,5 m ferns, as well as a thick layers of moss. Along the gully of the river there can be seen protruding rocks of middle-Devon period. Narva waterfall lies at the Narva river, where Krenholm isle splits the river in two. The east side waterfall’s height: 6-6,6 m, the west-sided: 3,2-6,5 m. Because of the presence of Hydro electric plant’s dumb, the waterfall, for the most period of time, stays shallow watered.

Ida-Viru County ( Estonian : Ida-Viru maakond ), or Ida-Virumaa , is one of 15 counties of Estonia . It is the most north-eastern part of the country. The county contains large deposits of oil shale - the main mineral mined in Estonia. As oil shale is used in thermal power plants , the earth in Ida-Viru literally holds the largest power capacity in Estonia. which is administratively united with the parish of Jõhvi. The county is subdivided into municipalities. There are 6 urban municipalities (est: linnad - towns) and 16 rural municipalities (est: vallad - parishes) in Ida-Viru County.

In the ancient times there were about 36 villages on the present territory of Kohtla-Järve. The village Järve was first mentioned in the Danish landbook in 1241 as well as a part of the city now known as Kukruze (Kukarus). In 1919 at the times of the Estonian republic, the Association of the State Manufacture of Combustible Shale was created. Thus the mining of slate began both in underground mines and in quarries. Then the settlement of workers started growing not far from the territory of the factory. Later on this settlement was called Kohtla-Järve. The largest settlement of the pool of shale received the status of a city after the end of World War II, on June 15, 1946. (together with the settlement Sirgala).

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OUR ESTONIA Kohtla-Järve Ühisgümnaasium
ESTONIA
- Blue representing ancient freedom, black symbolizing lost independence and white, the promise of a brighter future.
- The current coat of arms of Estonia is a golden shield which includes three slim, blue leopards in the middle, with oak branches along the side of the shield.
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- Capital city: Tallinn
- Number of people: ca 1,4 milj.
- Head of State: – Toomas Hendrik Ilves
- Official language: Estonian
- Polity: Democratic republic
- Area: ca 45000 sq. km.
- Currency: Estonian crown
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- Christmas
- Saint John`s Day
- New Years Eve
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ESTONIAN SONG FESTIVAL 2008 Spain Gustav Ernesaks
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OLD TOWN IN TALLINN 2008 Spain
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WORLD FAMOUS ESTONIA
- Model : Carmen Kass
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WORLD FAMOUS ESTONIA
- Skiers : Andrus Veerpalu, Jaak Mae, Kristina Šmigun
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WORLD FAMOUS ESTONIA
- Singers : Tanel Padar, Eda -Ines Etti, Vanilla Ninja, Bedwetters
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WORLD FAMOUS ESTONIA
- Artist : Eduard Viiralt
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- Conductor : Neeme Järvi
- Composer : Arvo Pärt
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ESTONIAN SUN RISES FROM IDA-VIRUMAA 2008 Spain
IDA-VIRUMAA COUNTY
- Ida-Viru County or Ida-Virumaa , is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is the most north-eastern part of the country. The county contains large deposits of oil shale - the main mineral mined in Estonia.
- The capital of the county is the town of Jõhvi
- 13.0% of the total population of Estonia lives in Ida-Viru County.
- 70,8% of Ida-Viru County population are Russians.
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KOHTLA-JÄRVE
- Possibly, the city of Kohtla-Järve would have never been developed if the "firm oil" had not been so rich here.
- A factory, which produced oil shale, was built next to the railway station Kohtla in 1924. Then the settlement of workers started growing not far from the territory of the factory.
- Nowadays about 50 000 people live in Kohtla- Järve and the town consists of 6 parts: Järve, Ahtme, Kukruze, Oru, Sompa and Viivikonna
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OUR SCHOOL
- Kohtla Järve Co - Educational Gymnasium was founded in 1949. Since that time the students have been studied in two languages. Current schoolhouse was built in 1980. Our schoolhouse is modern, we have a new swimming pool, a new canteen, a new gym and modern classrooms.
- Our school is the only bilingual school in our town,
- Our school is also unique because we have immersion classes where children from non Estonian families study in official language. The first immersion class was opened in 1995.
- Our school` s peculiarity is two cultures that enrich each other. Both school departments (Estonian and Russian) have preserved their traditions.
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SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP 2008 Spain