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Country in Europe

Estonia

Estonia belongs to Europe. The capital city is Tallinn.

CapitalTallinn
LanguageEstonian
Currencyeuro
Population1.4M

Key Facts

RegionNorthern Europe / Baltic
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1991
Area45,228 km2
Population density31/km2
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Calling code+372
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.899
Safety index
64.2
Internet access
93%
Life expectancy
78.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Suur Munamagi318 m
Valgjarve korgustik290 m
Haanja plateau300 m

Religion (est.)

  • No religion54%
  • Christianity40%
  • Other5%
  • Islam1%

Why Visit

Tallinn Old TownOne of the best-preserved medieval cityscapes in Europe, UNESCO listed.
Digital NationThe first country to declare internet access a human right and offer e-residency.
Lahemaa ParkEstonia's largest national park of forests, bogs, manor houses and rocky coast.
Song Festival TraditionMass choral festivals with tens of thousands of singers have shaped national identity.
Saaremaa IslandLimestone cliffs, windmills and a medieval bishop's castle on a quiet island.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Tallinn
454k
Tartu
94k
Narva
57k

Climate Overview

-3CJan avg.
17CJul avg.
650 mmYearly rainfall
Humid continentalClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageEstonian
National day24 February
Electricity230V, Type C/F