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Estonia

History

Estonia declared independence in Tallinn as the Russian Empire collapsed.
German and Soviet occupations changed control of the territory.
Estonia restored independence after a period of foreign rule, occupation or union.
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CapitalTallinn
Population1.4M
Area45,228 km2
Currencyeuro

Short facts

RegionNorthern Europe / Baltic
LanguageEstonian
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Tallinn Old Town: One of the best-preserved medieval cityscapes in Europe, UNESCO listed.
  • Digital Nation: The first country to declare internet access a human right and offer e-residency.
  • Lahemaa Park: Estonia's largest national park of forests, bogs, manor houses and rocky coast.

Find a city in Estonia

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Tallinn thumbnailTallinnCity

Planning questions

What is Estonia known for?Tallinn Old Town, Digital Nation, Lahemaa Park.
What is the capital?Tallinn.
Which language is useful?Estonian.
When is the national day?24 February.

Upcoming events

Estonia Independence Day thumbnailEstonia Independence Day24 Feb 2027 ยท Estonia

Use Tallinn as the first planning anchor for Estonia, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

Verivorst thumbnailVerivorstSignature dishKali thumbnailKaliLocal drink

Known for

Tallinn Old TownUNESCO listed.Digital Nationoffer e-residency.Lahemaa Parkbogsmanor housesrocky coast.
Categories Topics thumbnailNature & placesLandscapes, routes, coastlines and outdoor context.