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Tallinn
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Värner Lootsmann
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( of
Estonia . It is situated in northern Estonia, on the south coast of
Gulf Of Finland , and borders
Lääne-Viru County to the east,
Järva County to the south-east,
Rapla County to the south, and
Lääne County to the south-west.
38.8% of the total population of Estonia live in Harju County.
Tallinn , the
Capital of Estonia, is included in the county. The City Council of Tallinn has applied to the
Government to be given a special status with its own law.
In the first centuries AD political and administrative subdivisions began to emerge in Estonia. Two larger subdivisions appeared: the parish (kihelkond) and the county (maakond). The parish consisted of several villages. Nearly all parishes had at least one fortress. The defense of the local area was directed by the highest official, the parish elder. The county was composed of several parishes, also headed by an elder. By the 13th century the following major districts had developed in Estonia:
The for a term of five years. Since
2006 the Governor position is taken by
Värner Lootsmann .
The county is subdivided into es) in Harju County.
