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Village
Windmill in Õngu
Õngu Location in Estonia
Country	Estonia
County	Hiiu County
Parish	Hiiumaa Parish
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

Õngu is a small village located in Hiiumaa Parish, which is part of Hiiu County in northwestern Estonia. It's a quiet place known for a special achievement in technology.

A Village of Firsts

Õngu holds a unique place in Estonian history. It was the very first village in the entire country to get super-fast Internet access. This happened when it received T1 Internet.

What is T1 Internet?

Back then, T1 Internet was a big deal! It meant the village had a dedicated, high-speed digital connection. This was much faster than the regular dial-up connections most people used. It allowed for quicker downloads and smoother online experiences.

Nature Around Õngu

The village of Õngu is also known for its natural beauty. The Õngu River flows right through the village. Rivers are important for the environment and often add to the peaceful feeling of a rural area.

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