Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland, between Latvia and Russia.
After centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, Estonia attained independence in 1918. Forcibly incorporated into the USSR in 1940 -- an ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Estonia:
7,057.695 km
Terrain:
Marshy, lowlands; flat in the north, hilly in the south.
Natural Resources:
Oil shale, peat, rare earth elements, phosphorite, clay, limestone, sand, dolomite, arable land, sea mud.
Industries:
Food, engineering, electronics, wood and wood products, textiles; information technology, telecommunications.
Population: 1,193,791
A fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations.
Area: 45,227 km2
about twice the size of New Jersey
The mainland terrain is flat, boggy, and partly wooded; offshore lie more than 1,500 islands.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| est | Estonian |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Tallinn
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:41 pm (GMT+02:00)
Visiting Estonia
You're in for a treat! Estonia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from forests to coastlines
- Vibrant cities with modern amenities
- Cold winters and short daylight hours
- High cost of living in urban areas
- Limited public transportation in rural areas
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Estonian cuisine features potatoes, pork, and rye bread.
- Popular dishes include mulgikapsad and verivorst.
- Fresh berries and dairy products are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Old Town of Tallinn
- Explore Lahemaa National Park
- Relax on the beaches of Pärnu
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