Rakvere
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Rakvere serves as the administrative center of Lääne-Viru County in Estonia, situated southeast of Tallinn. Historically known as Wesenberg, the town's name originates from the medieval Tarvanpea settlement. The Battle of Wesenberg in 1268 saw conflict between Danish/Teutonic forces and those of Novgorod/Pskov.
Statistics
Area
10.75 km²
Population
15,695