SAARE COUNTY. ESTONIA. Seawise – 8000 Years of Heritage and Ingenuity.
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Saare County in Estonia
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Estonia in Europe
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Population: 33,955 (30.03.2012). Population density: 11.6 inhabitants/km². Size: 2,922.19 km² – 6.5% of the total territory of Estonia. Labour force: 16,000 (01.01.2012). Most important industries: small craft, electronics, automotive OEM, food, tourism. Distances from Kuressaare: – to Tallinn – 143 km, about 40 min by plane, 4h by car (intl. airport, intl. ferry port), – to Helsinki –230 km, about 6h by car, – to Riga – 263 km, about 6h by car.
Five good reasons to invest in Saare County, Estonia: ➊ Great potential in marine logistics – strategic location in the Baltic Sea. ➋ Reliable – the islanders from Saaremaa are well known as hard-working and trustworthy people in Estonia.
➌ Environment – green, cosy and safe for both business and living. ➍ Attractive and vivid community – high entrepreneurial activity, support from municipalities.
➎ Flexible and skilled labour force – local training centres and ducational institutions are cooperative.
„We started our operations in Kuressaare already in 2000 when we acquired a local electronics manufacturer. It was an easy way of establishing operations near the European customers and we are satisfied with the acquisition. We have been able to recruit competent personnel, the cost level is reasonable and the customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the unit.“ Sami Mykkänen President / CEO Incap Corporation
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Contacts: » investinestonia.com sak@saare.ee +372 4520572, Anneli Rasu Investor consultant, Development Center of Saare County