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Estonia

Eesti
Capital
Tallinn
Population
1.3M
Area
45,228 km²
Language
Estonian

Estonia is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Tallinn, with a population of approximately 1.3M and a total area of 45,228 km². The official language is Estonian and the currency is the Euro (€).

📊 Quick Facts about Estonia

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Population
1.3M
total residents
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Total Area
45,228 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
29/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$38.4B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$29,538
per person
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Currency
Euro (€)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Estonian
official
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Coastline
3,794 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+2/3
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Local Time in Tallinn

Estonia covers an area of 45,228 km² with a population density of 29/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $38.4B ($29,538 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It has a coastline of 3,794 km.

Did You Know?

Estonia is the world's most digitally advanced country, citizens can vote, file taxes, start companies and access all government services online. Skype was invented here, and the country has more tech unicorns per capita than Silicon Valley.

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✈️ Travel Information for Estonia

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Best Time to Visit
May–September
Subarctic, cold winters, mild summers
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Cost of Travel
Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Estonia travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Estonia on the Map

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📍 Tallinn, Estonia
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🏆 Estonia World Rankings

1st
Digital Nation
World's most digital country, digital resident, e-voting, blockchain government
1st
Unicorns
Most tech unicorns per capita in the world (Skype, TransferWise)
1st
Singing
Song and Dance Celebration, 30,000 singers performing together
1st
Forests
50% of Estonia is covered by forest

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Estonia

What is the capital of Estonia?

The capital of Estonia is Tallinn.

What continent is Estonia in?

Estonia is located in Europe, in the Northern Europe region.

What currency does Estonia use?

Estonia uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +372.

What is the GDP of Estonia?

Estonia has a GDP of $38.4B, with a GDP per capita of $29,538.

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