Uus Maailm (Estonian for "New World") is a subdistrict (asum) in the district of Kesklinn (Midtown), Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It has a population of 7,442 (As of 1 January 2015[update]).[1]
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Uus Maailm | |
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Subdistrict of Tallinn | |
Uus Maailm within the district of Kesklinn (Midtown). | |
| 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.
Places adjacent to Uus Maailm | |
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Administrative districts (linnaosad) and subdistricts (asumid) of Tallinn | ||
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| Haabersti | ||
| Kesklinn | ||
| Kristiine |
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| Lasnamäe |
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| Mustamäe |
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| Nõmme | ||
| Pirita | ||
| Põhja-Tallinn | ||
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