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Estonia is a Northern European country that borders the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland.
Its diverse terrain includes rocky beaches, old-growth forest, and numerous lakes, with over 1,500 islands.
It was once a part of the Soviet Union and is filled with castles, churches, and hilltop fortresses.
Tallinn, the capital, is known for its preserved Old Town, museums, and the 314m-tall Tallinn TV Tower with an observation deck.
It has a total area of 45,228 square kilometres.
Tallinn is the country's capital and largest city.
Estonian is the country's official language.
The Euro (€) is its official currency (EUR).
In 2015, Saaremaa, an oak tree in the middle of an Orissaare football field, was named European Tree of the Year.
In addition, the country has the highest number of startups per capita in Europe.
On January 1, 2011, Estonia adopted the Euro.
Estonia is also home to the first Christmas tree.
The Estonian public use system is so simple that you can file your income tax return in less than 10 minutes or register your company online in less than 5 minutes.
In 2012, it was ranked third in the press freedom economy.
Since joining the European Union, Estonia has grown in importance as a transit point for cannabis, cocaine, opiates, and synthetic drugs.
The country's name derives from the "Ests," the region's settlers.
In addition, the country is the first in the world to have implemented a flat tax system.
It is a requirement in Estonia to have safety reflectors attached when walking or biking at night or when visibility is poor. The reflector can be pinned to your handbag, coat, or any other suitable location where it will be visible. Otherwise, you may face a fine of up to 400 EUR.
Estonia is one of the world's least religious countries. A 2005 poll found that only 16% of its population adhered to some form of belief.
Estonia is also one of the cleanest places to breathe on the planet.
Forests cover nearly half of its land area, with agriculture accounting for the remaining 22%.
It is also the third-largest country in the world, after Finland and Canada, in terms of natural mire coverage.
Estonia is also one of the countries in Europe with the highest density of large predators.
Skype was created in Estonia. Yes, as stated in the fact above, Estonia is a technologically advanced and internet-focused country.
Paul Keres, a chess grandmaster, was also born in the country. When he died in 1975, an estimated 100,000 people came to his funeral.
Tallinn's public transportation is completely free. Yes, that is correct for registered city residents.
Even if you spend a small amount in Estonia, you will always receive a receipt.
Driving with dipped headlights during the day is also prohibited in Estonia.
Business cards are pinned to the airport wall in Tallinn. You can post your own business card on the wall and choose the one that interests you. It's a great way to meet new people and learn new things.
Tartu, the country's second largest city, is also known as the intellectual capital of Estonia. In 1632, Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus founded the city.
Estonia has the most supermodels per capita in the world.
Suur Munamägi, the country's tallest mountain, is only about 1000 feet tall.
It is the European Union's least populous member state.
In addition, Russian is widely spoken throughout the country.
Almost 19% of Estonians are out of work.
The population of Estonia is declining. It has a birth rate of 10.51 per 1,000 people.
Estonia's flag is made up of three colours: blue, black, and white. Blue represents faith, loyalty, and devotion; black represents the country's dark past and suffering; and white represents the quest for virtue and enlightenment.
Estonia has also been described as one of Europe's most internet-centric countries.
Café culture is widely prevalent in the country. Cafes can be found on almost every street corner and corner of the country. The cafes in the country are small, cosy, and give customers a homey feeling.
Estonia is a developed country with a high standard of living and a high-income economy.
In Estonia, you can even connect to the internet while hiking in the woods.
Estonian schools have Internet access. The Internet is available throughout the country!
It is also the world's first country to use the internet for political voting. For the first time in history, Estonian parliamentary elections were held online in 2007.
Estonia has a literacy rate of 99.8%, ranking second in the world in this regard.
Every year, they hold a wife-carrying competition. This event is attended by many European countries. The male competitors must carry their female counterparts and run through the obstacle course in the shortest amount of time.
Radiocarbon dating suggests that "the Pulli settlement," Estonia's oldest settlement, was established around 11,000 years ago.
Bogs and mires cover one-fifth of Estonia's mainland land area.
If you want to say "Hello" to someone in Estonia, you must say "tere".
Estonia has the world's largest collection of written folk songs, with 133,000.
Dual citizenship is not permitted in Estonia.
Estonia has one of the highest per capita rates of mobile phone ownership. You could pay for almost anything with a mobile phone. There is also free Wi-Fi available throughout the country.
In Estonia, it is illegal to drink and drive. They will not tolerate such offenders. The closing time for alcoholic beverages in stores is 10 p.m.
Tallinn, Estonia's capital, has been voted the best preserved mediaeval city in Europe.
If you visit the country during the winter, you may also have the opportunity to travel on ice roads. When the Baltic Sea freezes during the winter, ice roads form between the mainland and the islands.
Pay attention, bird watchers: here's something for you. Millions of migratory birds pass through Estonia. Every year, at least 380 bird species are spotted in Estonia. The bird-watching season in the country begins in early March.
In terms of the number of species seen, the country ranks among the top three bird watching destinations in Europe.
Lake Peipsi is the largest lake in Estonia and the fourth largest freshwater lake in Europe.
Estonia was also spelled "Estonia" prior to 1921.
The capital city covers an area of about 159 square kilometres.
Estonian territory is made up of a mainland as well as islands and islets in the Baltic Sea.
The country was previously ruled by the Danish, Swedish, Germans, and Russians.
It has a total land boundary length of 657 kilometres.
It is a parliamentary democratic republic.
Estonians commemorate their independence on two occasions each year. The first was on February 24th, and the second was on August 20th.
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