Search results
Estonia, [b] officially the Republic of Estonia, [c] is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. [d] It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia.
Oct 29, 2024 · Estonia, country in northeastern Europe, the northernmost of the three Baltic states. Estonia’s area includes some 1,500 islands and islets; the two largest of these islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa , are off mainland Estonia’s west coast.
Jul 23, 2024 · 23 July. Estonia is the most northerly of the three Baltic states, and has linguistic ties with Finland. Since regaining its independence with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Estonia...
Oct 28, 2024 · Introduction. Background. 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 and many other countries -- it regained its freedom in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Mar 11, 2024 · Estonia is the first country to fully embrace e-voting. Embark on a nomadic adventure where medieval streets lead to innovative hubs, and let Estonia inspire your most creative endeavors. A digital society means less time is wasted and more time is spent on meaningful things.
Estonia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia. Across the Baltic Sea lie Sweden and Finland.
Dec 23, 2021 · Geography. Location. Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland, between Latvia and Russia. Geographic coordinates. 59 00 N, 26 00 E. Map references. Europe. Area. total: 45,228 sq km. land: 42,388 sq km. water: 2,840 sq km. note: includes 1,520 islands in the Baltic Sea. country comparison to the world: 132. Area - comparative.