Hiiumaa, the second largest island in Estonia, is an island in the Baltic Sea. Hiiumaa is surrounded by innumerable islands and islets and is segregated from the mainland via a 22 kms wide strait. The highest point of this island is 68 meter above the sea level. All along its beach and land the Hiiumaa Island, prevalence of limestone with deposits of different ages is common.
One quarter of the island is cultivatable; however around 60% is covered by forests. Varied types of species of flora and fauna are found here and all are of great significance for the international tourists. Elks, wild boars, red deer and roe deer are the chief animals found in the Hiiumaa Island. Colorful and unique birds are also well noting. With every year the island is becoming more beautiful, versatile and worth watching.
In the Hiiumaa Island, the first settlement started off at the Kopu Peninsula, with the Mesolithic settlements. The people of this island have always been associated with the sea and land, due to their profession. Occupations like Salt-working, tar-making, building, lime-burning, ship-building, and carpentry are the others that prevailed in this island. Lately the Hiiumaa Island has witnessed the springing up of cloth manufacturing, glass-foundry and artificial silk factories. However, the chief industries have always remained fishing and cultivation. Tourism sector has been experiencing a growth in the recent years.
The maximum number of inhabitants of Hiiumaa is engaged in the forestry, farming and fishing occupation and earns their livelihood. The rest of the population is employed either in the industrial, municipal or other sectors. Hiiumaa is gradually gaining recognition worldwide; hereby improvising the standard of living of her inhabitants. Growth in tourism has witnessed the inflow and outflow of people and international relation. Soon, this island of Estonia would prosper further and will gain immense significance in this entire world.
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