Fun facts about Narva
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The fortified settlement at Narva Joaoru is the oldest known in Estonia, dated to around 1000 BC.
Narva
Estonia
Narva is a municipality and city in Estonia. It is located in Ida-Viru County, at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, on the west bank of the Narva river, which forms the Estonia–Russia international border.
From the “History” section
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Narva was the site of the first great battle between the forces of King Charles XII of Sweden and Tsar Peter I of Russia in November 1700.
Narva
Estonia
Narva is a municipality and city in Estonia. It is located in Ida-Viru County, at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, on the west bank of the Narva river, which forms the Estonia–Russia international border.
From the “History” section
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As of 2025, Narva no longer is a textile manufacturing center.
Narva
Estonia
Narva is a municipality and city in Estonia. It is located in Ida-Viru County, at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, on the west bank of the Narva river, which forms the Estonia–Russia international border.
From the “Economy” section
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95.7% of the population of Narva are native Russian speakers.
Narva
Estonia
Narva is a municipality and city in Estonia. It is located in Ida-Viru County, at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, on the west bank of the Narva river, which forms the Estonia–Russia international border.
From the “Demographics” section
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The Narva railway station is located on an international railway line between Estonia and Russia.
Narva
Estonia
Narva is a municipality and city in Estonia. It is located in Ida-Viru County, at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, on the west bank of the Narva river, which forms the Estonia–Russia international border.
From the “Transportation” section
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