Laiuse
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| Laiuse | |
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 Laiuse
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| Coordinates: 58°47′04″N 26°29′50″E / 58.78444°N 26.49722°ECoordinates: 58°47′04″N 26°29′50″E / 58.78444°N 26.49722°E | |
| Country | Estonia |
| County | Jõgeva County |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 417 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
Laiuse (German: Lais) is a small borough (alevik) in Estonia. It is located in Jõgeva County and is a part of Jõgeva Parish.
Laiuse Middle School is one of the oldest in Estonia, being established in 1822. Laiuse is the location of the medieval Laiuse church. The church was first mentioned in 1319. In the church yard, there's an old lime tree, which was supposedly planted there by king Charles XII of Sweden during his visit in 1701.
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