Estonia is a European country with a population of 1.3 million people. The official language is Estonian, however, Russian is also spoken, with Russians being the second most abundant ethnic group in the country after Estonians.

The capital city is Tallinn and it is home to some medieval architecture and the famous Alexander Nevsky cathedral. Estonians are majorly Christians with secularity becoming popular in the country. There is freedom of religion and the church is separate from the state.

There are over 2000 islands in Estonia, and ferries are a great way to explore and move about. Cycling is also a fun way to explore the landscape and there are also cars for hire.

Estonia has four seasons and July is the warmest month while February is the coolest winter month. Winter is great for skiing, there’s a cross country skiing that takes place in Otepaa. And summer is great for excursions and other outdoor activities. Clothing should be based on weather, however, sweaters and jackets are recommended in summer because of rain and chilly nights.

Estonian diet is a mix of German and Scandinavian cuisine; Black sausage is a popular Estonian dish. There have been cases of traffic-related incidents and petty crimes, so take precautions when crossing the road and be cautious with your belongings.

You can sail the Baltic Sea or relax in one of the numerous beaches or attend some of Estonia’s festivals such as:

Estonia song festival
Viljandi folk music festival
Haapsalu Tchaikovsky festival, held in honour of Russian composer, Tchaikovsky

Some popular places you can visit include:

The National parks: located in Laheema, Soomaa and Vilsandi
Railway museum in Haapsalu: located in the resort town of Haapsalu, this historical train station is a popular site to learn the history of train travel
Rakvere castle: the ruins of the medieval rakvere castle which was the palace of Danish kings, there are guided tours through the castle.
Narva castle, which also houses the Narva museum
Hiiumaa, one of the country’s several islands

There a variety of luxurious, comfortable and affordable accommodation choices in Estonia.

Facts about Estonia

Capital:

Tallinn

Languages Spoken:

Estonian

Demonym:

Estonian

Currency Name:

Euro

Currency Code:

EUR

Currency Symbol:

€

Mobile network operators & Internet service providers in Estonia

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How do I travel out of Estonia?

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For Estonians looking to travel out of the country. You can check out the list of destinations, how to Get Estonia visa to those countries, Embassies in Estonia and Visa Free Countries for Estonian passport holders

Common Questions Travellers Ask About Estonia

Is Estonia safe to travel?

Petty crimes such as pickpocketing are the major problems, as some area can get rowdy, it's best to be cautious with your belongings. Careless driving is another safety issue in Estonia, so be careful on the roads.

How large is Estonia?

Estonia covers an area of 45,226 square kilometres.

Do they speak English in Estonia?

In big cities, more young people speak English, however, Estonian is the predominant language.

Does Estonia speak Russian?

Yes, Russian is the most spoken foreign language in Estonia.

Is Estonian similar to Russian?

Not quite. Estonia is related to Finnish. Russian is an Indo-European language while Estonian is a Uralic language.

Are euros accepted in Estonia?

Yes. The euro is the official currency of Estonia. The official currency used to be krooni, but it was replaced with the euro in 2011.

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