Estonia Location : Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland, between Latvia and Russia
Capital City : Tallinn
Curreny : Estonian kroon (EEK)
Languages Spoken : Estonian (official), Russian, Ukrainian, Finnish, other
Climate : maritime, wet, moderate winters, cool summers
National Holiday : Independence Day, 24 February (1918); note - 24 February 1918 was the date of independence from Soviet Russia, 20 August 1991 was the date of reindependence from the Soviet Union
Background Information
After centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, Estonia attained independence in 1918. 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.
Geographical Note
the mainland terrain is flat, boggy, and partly wooded; offshore lie more than 1,500 islands
Economy
Estonia, as a new member of the World Trade Organization, is steadily moving toward a modern market economy with increasing ties to the West, including the pegging of its currency to the euro. A major goal is accession to the EU, possibly by 2004. The state of the economy is greatly influenced by developments in Finland and Sweden, two major trading partners.
Religions
Evangelical Lutheran, Russian Orthodox, Estonian Orthodox, Baptist, Methodist, Seventh-Day Adventist, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Word of Life, Jewish
Ports : Haapsalu, Kunda, Muuga, Paldiski, Parnu, Tallinn
International Disputes - Risks to travellers
: Russia continues to reject signing and ratifying the joint December 1996 technical border agreement with Estonia
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