La Repubblica of Estonia was an independent state until 1918. Soviet occupation interrupted this autonomy for about half a century, until the end of World War II.
Estonia restored its independence in 1991. Today’s Estonia is a prosperous member state of the EU and NATO, where you can vote online and start your own business in less than half an hour.
Estonia has a low population density and pristine nature. Three quarters of the territory are covered by forests and swamps. The air of Estonia is among the cleanest in the world. Biodiversity is emphasized by not four, but five seasons.
To describe the Estonian land and nature, words like clean, quiet, calm, intact, mystical and ancient, among many others, could be used. The islands, coastal cliffs and the population that honors the green way of life make Estonia a top destination for nature lovers.
Estonia Profile
- Country: Estonia
- Area: 45,226 km²
- Capital: Tallinn
- Population: 1.5 million inhabitants
- Language: Estonian, also widely spoken Russian and English
- Religion: Evangelical Lutheran Protestantism
- Government system: parliamentary republic
- Major cities: Tallinn, Tartu, Narva, Pärnu, Kohtla-Järve, Sillamäe
Useful information about Estonia
- Currency: Estonian kroon (15.65 EEK = 1 EUR)
- International dial code: +372
- International vehicle registration code: EST
- Drive on the: right
- Entry documents: Passport or valid Identity Card for travel abroad
- Vaccination required: No
- Electric current: 220V 50 MHz
- Unit of measurement: metric decimal
- Time zone: +1 hour from Italy’s time
- Fixed date holidays: January 1: New Year’s Day; February 24: Independence Day; March-April: Good Friday; March-April: Easter; May 1: Labour Day; June 23: Victory Day; June 24: Midsummer Day; August 20: Independence Day (separation from the Soviet Union in 1991); December 25: Christmas; December 26: Boxing Day
- Climate: temperate; influenced by both the North Sea and the Russian continent. Coastal areas have mild winters and cool summers; inland areas have harsh winters and hot summers
- Average temperatures: the annual average in the country ranges from -8 °C to 21 °C. In summer, the inland part can reach 35 °C
- Transport: National airline Estonian Air; and many other airlines such as Aereo Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Baltic, CSA Czech Airlines, easyJet, Finnair, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS, etc. Sea connections are provided by Estonian shipping companies Tallink and Lindaline and international ones such as Silja Line, Nordic Jet and others
- Airports: Tallinn
