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Harjumaa (ancient county)

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Harjumaa, (Latin: Harria) (1200 hides), was an ancient county in what would now be Estonia. It corresponded roughly to the present territory of Rapla County.

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Harjumaa (ancient county)
Leete, Tallinn Kesklinna linnaosa

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N 59.416666666667 ° E 24.75 °
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Leete 2a
11313 Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa
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