Orkjärv bog

Orkjärv Bog (Estonian: Orkjärve soo) is a bog in Estonia, Harju County, Nissi Parish.

Lake Laanemaa (Orkjärv), that is in the bog territory, at sunrise

It is in the territories of Aude, Jaanika and Tabara villages.

Bog area is 3,281 hectares (8,110 acres).

In the northern part of this bog there is Lake Laanemaa (also known as Orkjärv).

Peat deposit is up to 3.5 metres (11 ft).

It is part of Orkjärv Nature Reserve.


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