Võromaa
Võromaa is a southeastern cultural and historical region of Estonia, centered on Võru County and tied to the Võro language and culture. The area roughly corresponds to the zone where Võro traditions and identity are strongest. The name reflects the historical and linguistic ties to the Võro people.
The landscape is defined by the Haanja uplands in the northern part of Võru County, part of
Võro people have inhabited the area for centuries; the Võro language, a South Estonian dialect, is spoken
The region’s economy is primarily rural, with forestry and agriculture as main activities. Tourism is increasingly
Võromaa is not an official administrative unit; it is a cultural region whose identity is linked to