Haapsalu (German and Swedish: Hapsal; Russian: Хаапсалу, formerly Гапсаль) is a seaside resort town located on the west coast of Estonia. It has been well-known for centuries for its warm seawater, curative mud and peaceful atmosphere. Narrow streets with early twentieth century wooden houses lead to the sea again and again. Haapsalu has been called the "Venice of the North" due to this plentitude of water. During the Cold War, Tokhaapsalu air base southwest of town was home to an interceptor aircraft regiment.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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