Estonia
After centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, Estonia attained independence in 1918. Forcibly incorporated into the USSR in 1940 - an action never recognized by the US - it regained its freedom in 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since the last Russian troops left in 1994, Estonia has been free to promote economic and political ties with Western Europe. It joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 1,315,912 (July 2007 est.)
Nationality (Noun): Estonian(s)
Nationality (Adjective): Estonian
Official Language(s): Estonian
Major Languages Spoken: Estonian, Russian
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): Republic of Estonia
Country Name (short form): Estonia
Country Name (local long form): Eesti Vabariik
Country Name (local short form): Eesti
Name of Capital: Tallinn
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering Estonia: Latvia, Russia
Land Area: 43211 sq km
Water Area: 2015 sq km
Comparative Area: slightly smaller than New Hampshire and Vermont combined
Total Land Boundry: 633 km
Coastline: 3,794 km
National Holiday: Independence Day, 24 February (1918)
International Phone Code: 372
Currency Code: Estonian kroon (EEK)
Internet Country Code: .ee
US Embassy Location: Kentmanni 20, 15099 Tallinn
US Embassy Mailing Address: use embassy street address
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