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Although the smallest of Baltic countries, Estonia makes its presence felt in the region with its lovely seaside towns, quaint country villages and verdant forests and marshlands, all of which set the scene for discovering many cultural and natural gems. Yet Estonia is also known for magnificent castles, pristine islands and a cosmopolitan capital amid medieval splendor. It’s no wonder Estonia is no longer Europe’s best-kept secret.

Tallinn, Estonia’s crown jewel, boasts cobbled streets and rejuvenated 14th-century dwellings. Dozens of cafés and restaurants make for an atmospheric retreat after exploring historic churches and scenic ruins, galleries, and boutiques. Outside the capital, the bucolic landscape hides numerous attractions. Lahemaa National Park in Northeastern Estonia has lush forests and beautiful coastal trails. South of Estonia’s cosmopolitan spiritual centre, Tartu, is the hilltop town of Otepää with its laidback atmosphere and lovely ski trails. Handsome beach towns, spa resorts and medieval ruins lie scattered about the Western shores of the country. Further West lays Estonia’s largest island, Saaremaa. There, the towns of Angla, Karia, Triigi, and Tuhkana, where iconic windmills, 19th-century lighthouses, and untouched beaches transport travelers to another time.

Covering vast swaths of Estonia, forests, wooded meadows, and under-appreciated bog form the backdrop to numerous activities. Hiking over wooded trails, horse riding along the coastline, and canoeing over flooded forests can link you to the ancient wilderness. There is also spectacular bird-watching, cross-country skiing in the winter, and swimming in crystal-clear lakes and rivers in the summer. This all makes a nice prelude to a sauna, one of the national pastimes.


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Capital:
Tallinn

Government:
Parliamentary Republic

Currency:
euro (EUR)

Area:
45,226 sq km

Population:
1,340,000 (Jan 1, 2010)

Language:
Estonian (official), Russian (widely spoken)

Ethnic Groups:
Estonian 68.8%, Russian 25.5%, others 5.7%

Demonym:
Estonian

Religion:
Evangelical Lutheran, Estonian Traditional/Native Belief, Russian Orthodox, Estonian Orthodox

Time Zone:
UTC +2

Drives on the:
Right

Electricity:
230V/50Hz (European plug)

Internet TLD:
.ee

Country Code:
372

International Access Code:
00