Country Details

Description: The smallest of the Baltic States, Estonia gained its independence in 1991. Ethnically and linguistically, Estonains are related to the Finns. Tallinn's medieval history is a major tourist attraction.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Estonia

Capital City Tallinn

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

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Climate Wet, with generally moderate winters and cool summers. Coastal winters can be cold as the Baltic freezes.

Languages Estonian

Latitude/Longitude 59° 00'N, 26° 00'E

Official Currency Kroon

Religions Lutheran, Orthodox Christain, others

Population 1,435,000

Land Area 45,125 sq km (17,423 sq miles)

Landforms Almost surrounded by water, the land is low and flat (close to sea level). There are numerous lakes and over 1,000 small islands

Land Divisions 15 counties
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Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas,
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Estonia Outline Map here

Estonia Map, CIA version here

Questions

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Suggested Links

Estonia web site here!

Estonia Information Page here!

Weather in Tallinn here!

Time and Date in Talliin
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