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Mulgimaa

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Area of South Estonian languages, including Mulgi dialect (yellow area)

Mulgimaa is a cultural-historical region in South Estonia. Today the region encompasses Viljandi County and northwestern Valga County. Historically, Mulgimaa was divided into five parishes (Estonian: kihelkond): Halliste, Helme, Karksi, Paistu, and Tarvastu.[1]

Traditionally, the Mulgi dialect was spoken in Mulgimaa.

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  1. ^ Estonian Encyclopedia. Tallinn: Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus. 1992. p. 442. ISBN 5-89900-009-0.
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