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Lääne-Viru County or Western Virumaa (Estonian: Lääne-Viru maakond or Lääne-Virumaa) is a County or maakond of Estonia. It is located in northern Estonia bordering to Ida-Viru, Järva, Jõgeva and Harju counties.
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| County | EE-59 |
| County Capital | Rakvere |
| Area - Total - Percent | Ranked xx th 3,465 km² x.x % |
| Population - Total (Year) - Percent - Density | Ranked 5th 70,592 x.x % xx.x/km² |
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History
Population of the county is 70,592 (01.01.2002). Regarding the size of population, West-Viru is the fifth largest county in Estonia.
Towns
Counties of Estonia:County Government
The County Government (Maakonnavalitsus) is lead by a Governor (maavanem).Municipalities
There are 18 units of self-governments in West-Viru County: 4 urban municipalities (towns) and 14 rural municipalities.
Municipalities
Geography
Miscellaneous topics
External Links
Harjumaa | Hiiumaa | Ida-Virumaa | Jõgevamaa | Järvamaa
Läänemaa | Lääne-Virumaa | Põlvamaa | Pärnumaa | Raplamaa
Saaremaa | Tartumaa | Valgamaa | Viljandimaa | Võrumaa
