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[update]).[1]
Uus Maailm | |
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Subdistrict of Tallinn | |
Country | Estonia |
County | Harju County |
City | Tallinn |
District | Kesklinn |
Population (01.01.2015[1]) | |
• Total | 7,442 |
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]
Jaan Tootsen has directed a 2011 documentary titled The New World, on life in the area.
59°25′32.51″N 24°44′2.52″E / 59.4256972°N 24.7340333°E