The West Estonian archipelago (, also Moonsund archipelago) is a group of Estonian islands located in the Baltic Sea around Väinameri. The total area is about . The archipelago is composed of the islands Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Muhu, Vormsi and about 900 other smaller islands.Eesti entsüklopeedia. Lääne-Eesti saarestik. Retrieved 27 January 2023 The archipelago is separated from the Estonian mainland by the Väinameri Sea.
Protected areas UNESCO established the West Estonian Archipelago Biosphere Reserve in 1990 under the Man and the Biosphere Programme.
See also List of islands of Estonia Estonian Swedes
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External links The Väinameri Sea Estonica