Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the city is the centre of southern Estonia. The Emajõgi River, which connects the two largest lakes of Estonia, crosses Tartu. The city is served by Tartu Airport.
Historical names of the town include Tarbatu an Estonian fortress founded in the 5th century , Yuryev (Russian: Юрьев) called in c. 1030 by Yaroslav I the Wise, and Dorpat by German crusaders in the 13 century.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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