Estonia

About Estonia

Capital

Tallinn

Continent

Independence Date

24 February 1918

Official Language	Estonian
Second Language	Russian, English
Population	~1.4 million
Passport Color	Red
Passport Rank	#10
Dialing Code	372
Country TLD	.ee

Estonia Overview

Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti Vabariik), is a country located in Northern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. It shares borders with Latvia to the south, Russia to the east, and maritime borders with Finland and Sweden. The capital and largest city is Tallinn, known for its well-preserved medieval old town.

Estonia is renowned for its digital innovation, advanced e-governance, and technology sector. It is a member of the European Union, Schengen Area, and NATO. The economy is driven by IT, manufacturing, engineering, and green technologies. Estonia is often called the world’s most digitally advanced society, home to startups like Skype and Bolt.

The official language is Estonian, and the country uses the Euro (EUR) as its currency. Estonia offers a high standard of living, modern infrastructure, and easy access to digital public services for citizens and e-residents alike.

Quick Facts About Estonia

Coordinates	58.5953° N, 25.0136° E
Bordering Countries	Latvia, Russia, Baltic Sea, Finland (maritime)
Region / Continent	Europe (Northern Europe)
Total Area	~45,227 sq km
Population Density	~30 people per sq km
Highest Point	Suur Munamägi – 318 m
Major Rivers	Võhandu, Pärnu, Emajõgi, Narva
Climate Type	Temperate seasonal climate; cold winters, mild summers
Famous For	Digital society, medieval Tallinn, e-residency, startup ecosystem
Major Landmarks	Tallinn Old Town, Toompea Castle, Lahemaa National Park, Saaremaa Island
Official Language	Estonian
Currency	Euro (EUR)
Government Type	Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Time Zone	UTC+2 (EET)
Major Exports	Machinery, electronics, wood products, IT services
Visitor Entry	Part of Schengen Area; visa-free for EU/EEA and many other nationals