Английская Википедия:Abja-Paluoja
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox settlement Abja-Paluoja is a town in Mulgi Parish, Viljandi County, in southern Estonia. Before 2017, it was the administrative centre of Abja Parish.
History
Abja-Paluoja was first mentioned in 1505. Abja-Paluoja gained town rights in 1993 and became a sovereign municipality but in 1998 it was merged into surrounding rural municipality Abja Parish.
From 1897 to 1973, the railway line passed through Abja-Paluoja, and there was a railway station in the town.
In 1913, a flax factory was established near Abja-Paluoja because flax cultivation had developed in the area.
Since 1940, the Abja Gymnasium has offered secondary education. The kindergarten in Abja-Paluoja was founded in 1912.
Abja-Paluoja was the center of Abja raion from 1950 to 1962.
Notable people
- Karl August Hindrey (1875–1947), writer, journalist, and cartoonist
- Aino Jõgi (1922–2013), linguist and translator
- Kaimo Kuusk (born 1975), diplomat and foreign intelligence officer[1]
- Mati Laur (born 1955), historian
- Tarmo Pihlap (1952–1999), singer and guitarist
- Riho Västrik (born 1965), filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, journalist, and historian[2]
Gallery
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Park in central Abja-Paluoja
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Abja Museum in the historic bank and post office building
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Former railway station (now the building is used by a Pentecostal congregation)
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Fire depot
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Bus station
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Sports and Health Centre
References
External links
Шаблон:Cities of Estonia Шаблон:Mulgi Parish Шаблон:Authority control
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