Estonia

Estonia Estonia is the Jewel of the Baltics, this little yet strong country is a paradise for those who want to explore pristine nature, as well as those who want to discover quaint, medieval cities. Estonians will love to have you visiting their country.

Area: 45.227 Km²
Population: 1.356.000
Density: 30 pop/Km²

System of government: Parliamentary Republic
Capital: Tallinn (397.000 pop.)
Major cities: Tartu 101.200 pop., Narva 67.800 pop.
Ethnic majority: Estonian 68,5%, Russian 26%, Ukrainian 2%, Belorussian 1%, Finn 1%, others 1,5%
Border countries: Latvia SOUTH, Russia EAST

Principal mountains: Suur-Munamägi 317 m
Principal rivers: Pärnu 144 Km
Principal lakes: Peipsi järv 1570 Km² (estonian part, total 3550 Km²), Vörtsjärv 270 Km²
Principal islands: Saaremaa 2672 Km², Hiiumaa 989 Km²
Climate: Temperate

Language: Estonian (official), Russian
Religion: Orthodox 20%, Evangelical Lutheran 14%, other 66%
Currency: Estonian Kroon (EEK)

Fixed public holidays: 1/1, 24/2, 1/5, 23/6, 24/6, 20/8, 25/12, 26/12
Dialling code: 00372
GMT: +2

World Heritage List:

• Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn (1997)
• Struve Geodetic Arc (2005) *