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EstoniaEstonia (in Estonian, Eesti), formerly Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic, now known as the Republic of Estonia, republic in north-eastern Europe, bounded on the north by the Gulf of Finland, on the east by Russia, on the south by Latvia, and on the west by the Baltic Sea. Estonia has more than 1,500 islands; the largest, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, separate the Gulf of Riga from the Baltic. The area of the nation is about 45,100 sq km (17,400 sq mi). Tallinn, the capital and largest city, is the nation's chief port. The Republic of Estonia is a country in Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the north. Estonia has land borders with its fellow Baltic state, Latvia, to the south, with Russia to the east, and maritime border with Finland to the north.More Information on Estonia Also Read: General Facts about Estonia Full country name: Republic of Estonia History of EstoniaEstonia 's fights for freedom during the twentieth century were in large part a reaction to nearly 700 years of foreign rule. Before 1200 the Estonians lived largely as free peasants loosely organized into parishes (kihelkonnad), which in turn were grouped into counties (maakonnad). In the early 1200s, the Estonians and the Latvians came under assault from German crusaders seeking to impose Christianity...More on Estonia History. Overview of Estonia EconomyGDP: US$15.52 billion Also Read: Analysis of Economy of Estonia Political System of Estonia- Politics Of Estonia Climate, Vegetation and FaunaThe principal agricultural activity is raising animals for meat and milk production. Leading crops are potatoes and grains such as barley, rye, oats, and wheat. With 49 % of the nation's land area covered by forests, the cutting and processing of timber is a remarkable economic activity. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employs 10 % of the labor force. Population:According to 1989 census figures, Estonia had a population of 1,565,662. By 1994 this number had dropped...Estonia's Population Language: The official language of the republic is Estonian, which with the Finnish language...Languages spoken in Estonia Education: With a half-century of Soviet rule behind it, independent Estonia began a process of thorough educational reform...Education and Estonia Environment:: Estonia is the northernmost and smallest of the Baltic states - it's about the size of Switzerland. It borders Russia on the east...Environment of Estonia Facts for the TravelerVisas: Estonia requires visas from all nationalities except citizens of most northern, central and eastern European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the USA.
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2 Dialling Code: 372 Electricity: 230V ,50Hz Weights & measures: Metric Also Read:Money and Cost Required When to Go in EstoniaGiven the severity of Estonian winters (December to March) and the dampness of its autumns, the best time to visit the country is in the late spring (April and May) and summer (June to early September). July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 30°C (86°F). If you're keen on skiing, skating or ice fishing, though, winter is a great time to go. Besides the cold, the main drawback to visiting during winter is the limited number of daylight hours. Also Read: Getting Around Estonia | Estonia: Getting There and Away What to See in EstoniaMajor Tourist Attractions in Estonia Other Tourist Attractions in Estonia
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