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___ EstoniaDestination Estonia, a virtual travel guide to Estonia. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Estonia's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this European nation, e.g.: official web sites of Estonia, addresses of Estonian and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Estonia. |  Tallinn - Estonia's Capital City © galerii.ee | |
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Republic of Estonia | Eesti Vabariik |
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 Flag of Estonia Background: Eastern Europe country bordering the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland, between Latvia and Russia. As a result of centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, the idea of an independent Estonian state had already been raised in the late 19th century and came true in 1918 when Estonia attained independence from the Russian Empire. Forcibly incorporated into the USSR in 1940, it regained its freedom in 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since the last Russian troops left in 1994, Estonia has been free to promote economic and political ties with Western Europe. Since April 2004 Estonia is a member of NATO and member of the European Union since May 2004. border countries: Latvia, Russia related countries: Finland, Lithuania, Sweden |
 Official Name: Eesti Vabariik short form: Eesti int'l long form: Republic of Estonia int'l short form: Estonia former: Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic. ISO Country Code: ee Time Zone: Eastern European Time (EET) Local Time = UTC +2h Actual Time: Sun-Nov-8 00:06 DST from March - October (UTC+3) Capital City: Tallinn (pop. 398 500) Other Cities: Tartu (101 190); Narva (67 752); Kohtla-Jarve (46 765); Parnu (44 781); Viljandi (20 509) Government: Type: Parliamentary Democracy. Constitution: On 28 June 1992 Estonians ratified a constitution based on the 1938 model, offering legal continuity to the Republic of Estonia prior to Soviet occupation. Geography: Location: Eastern Europe, bordering Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea, between Latvia and Russia. Area: 45 227 sq. km. (17 462 sq. mi.) Terrain: Estonia is a green land, forests cover around half of the country. Flat, average elevation 50m. Steep limestone banks and 1 521 islands mark the coastline. Land use: 9.5% arable land, 47,4% forest and woodland, 22% swamps and bogs, 21.5% other. Coastal waters are somewhat polluted. Climate: Temperate, with four seasons of near-equal length. People: Nationality: Estonian(s). Population: 1.35 million. GNI per capita PPP: $ 16 461 (year) Ethnic groups: Estonians 65%, Russians 28%, Ukrainians 2.5%, Belarusians 1.4%, Finns 0.9%, other 2.2%. Religions: Lutheran, the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox, subordinated to Constantinople, the Estonian Orthodox, subordinated to the Moscow Patriarchate, Baptist. Languages: Estonian (eesti keel), Russian, Ukrainian, Finnish. Literacy: 99%. Natural resources: Oil shale, phosphorite, limestone, blue clay. Agriculture products: Potatoes, vegetables; livestock and dairy products; fish. Industries: Engineering, electronics, wood and wood products, textile; information technology, telecommunications. Exports partners: Finland 16.6%, Sweden 11.1%, UK 8.6%, Latvia 7.4%, Germany 7.2%, Russia 6.9%, USA 5.5%, Lithuania 4% (2004) Imports partners: Finland 19.9%, Russia 13.2%, Germany 11.6%, Sweden 7.9%, Ukraine, China, Japan (2004) Currency: Estonian Kroon (EEK) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of EstoniaEesti Vabariigi Presidendi KantseleiThe Precidency of Estonia, Arnold Rüütel's Office. Riigikogu The Parliament of Estonia. Estonian State Web Center Information on the Estonian State. Esti Välisministeerium Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Estonia The Estonian Embassy in London. Estonia's Representations around the world Address List of Estonia's Diplomatic Missions Abroad. Foreign Representations accredited to Estonia Address List of Foreign Missions accredited to Estonia. Statistics Statistikaamet Statistical Office of Estonia. Estonia Maps Estonian Atlas Internet based database of Estonian maps and location names. Map of Estonia Political Map of Estonia.  Google
Earth EstoniaZoomable satellite view of Estonia. Google
Earth TallinnZoomable satellite view of Tallinn. Map
of EuropePolitical Map of Europe. |
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NewsBNS NewsThe Baltic News Service, covering news from Estonia. Eesti Ekspress Estonian News (in Estonian). Eesti Päevaleht Baltic and Estonian News (in Estonian). SL Öhtuleht Baltic and Estonian News (in Estonian). M-Kiosk Estonian Newspapers and Magazines. |
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Arts & Cultureculture.eeA guide to Estonian cultural events. Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum The Estonian Literary Museum, the central archive of Estonian literature and folklore. Eesti Rahva Muuseum The Estonian National Museum - Estonian heritage and culture, founded in 1909. kunstikeskus.ee Estonian contemporary visual arts portal (partly in English). |
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Business & EconomyEesti Pank - Bank of EstoniaThe Central Bank of the Republic of Estonia. Baltic Stock Exchanges Common index and blue chip list of the exchanges of Tallinn (Estonia), Riga (Latvia), and Lithuania. HEX Tallinn The Tallinn Stock Exchange. Invest in Estonia Estonian Investment Agency's website created for foreign investors looking for investment opportunities in Estonia. Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry __Transportation Airlines Estonian Air The Estonian national airline, with destinations in north- and central Europe and west Russia. Airport Tallinna Lennujaam Estonia's principal airport with flight schedules, arrival & departure information and other travel services (in Estonian). |
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Destination Estonia - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Estonia: Baltic Sea, Hiiumaa, Kihnu, Tallinn, Narva, Tartu, Saaremaa, Setomaa, Lahemaa National Park, Lake Peipsi.Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, cruising, tours and much more. visitestonia.com The official tourism homepage of the Estonian Tourist Board. Estonian Ecotourism Association Introduction to nature and cultural tours. Eestimaa Turismiinfo A guide to Estonia by the Estonian Rural Tourism Association. Eesti Panoraamgalerii Estonia image gallery (in Estonian). Hiiumaa An island in the Baltic Sea. Kihnu Estonia's folk island. Lahemaa National Park Forests, beaches, marshes and moorland and a rich archaeological history. Lake Peipsi Europe's fifth largest stretch of fresh water. Saaremaa island The island of Saaremaa is the second largest in the Baltic Sea. Setomaa The historical and ethnical province of the Seto people in Estonia.  Web
encyclopaedia EstonicaOffers a compact and systematic overview of Estonian society, culture, history, nature, education, science, state administration and economy. City Guides Tallinn The city of Tallinn, capital of Estonia. Narva The city of Narva at the border to Russia.. Tartu The university city of Tartu. Pärnu The "Summer Capital of Estonia". Viljandi The Hanseatic town of Viljandi. Hotels NEW Hotels in Estonia Find a Hotel in Estonia. |
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EducationEesti HumanitaarinstituutThe Estonian Institute of Humanities, an independent university established in 1988. Eesti Instituut The Estonian Institute provides information material on Estonia, its culture and traditions. Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu The National Library of Estonia - The custodian of Estonias national memory and heritage. Eesti Teaduste Akadeemia Estonian Academy of Sciences, develop and represent Estonian science. Estonian Academy of Arts The former Tallinn Applied Art School, founded in 1914. Tallinna Tehnikaülikool The Tallinn Technical University, founded in 1918 as an Estonian technical institution. Tartu Ülikool The University of Tartu, largest and oldest university in Estonia, established in 1632. Tiigri Hype An Estonian national program launched with the objective to upgrade the educational system in Estonia. |
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EnvironmentEstonian Green Movement-FoEOne of the first environmental NGOs in Estonia. |
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HistoryEstonia HistoryFrom middle age to Estonias independence in 1991. Estonian History Comprehensive information on Estonia's History by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
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SearchBaltic Business ServerInformation about the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). Estonia-Wide Web Catalogue and search index. Newsgroup of Estonia soc.culture.baltics soc.culture.estonia Additional Information on EstoniaBBC News Country Profile: EstoniaGovernments on the WWW: Estonia Open Directory Project: Estonia REENIC: Estonia Russian and East European Network Information Center on Estonia. School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London: Estonia Wikipadia: Estonia The World Factbook -- Estonia |
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