Peipsiveere Nature Reserve

Peipsiveere Nature Reserve (Estonian: Peipsiveere looduskaitseala) is a nature reserve in Tartu County, Estonia, located around the estuary of the Emajõgi River, on the southwestern coast of Lake Peipus.

Peipsiveere Nature Reserve
Emajõgi in the Emajõe Suursoo
Map of Estonia
LocationTartu County, Estonia
Nearest cityTartu
Coordinates58°22′51″N 27°19′06″E
Area346.1 km2 (133.6 sq mi)
EstablishedDecember 20, 2013 (2013-12-20)
Official nameEmajõe Suursoo Mire and Piirissaar Island
DesignatedJune 5, 1997 (1997-06-05)
Reference no.906

Peipsiveere Nature Reserve was established by a decree of 20 December 2013 by combining Piirissaare, Emajõe and Emajõe-Suursoo protected areas.

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