 Estonia — (e stō´nē ə) |
About The People
Did You Know... Estonia has the world's most rented housing with 81.5% of property being re »» More
Eating & Recipes... Sult is often eaten as part of the Christmas dinner. Lunch is the biggest m »» More
In Their Language... Estonian first names for males often end in the letter o. Young people »» More
Fashion... Western style clothing is typically worn. Men dress conservatively and wear »» More
Socializing... Estonians are generally well educated and possess a wide range of skills. T »» More
Family... It is common for both the husband and wife to work. School children often g »» More
Sports & Recreation... Estonians like basketball, skiing, and soccer. There are also many yac »» More
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Estonia History
Estonia’s struggles for independence during the twentieth century were in large part a reaction to nearly 700 years of foreign rule. Before 1200 the Estonians lived largely as free peasants loosely organized into parishes (kihelkonnad
), which in turn were grouped into counties (maakonnad
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Capital Cities... Tallinn
Population: 1,291,170
GDP: $24,360,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 45,226 (sq km) 17,462 (sq mi)
Currency: Estonian kroon
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