


Discover the History and Beauty of Estonia
Estonia is a country located in Northern Europe, bordering the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea. It shares land borders with Latvia and Russia, and has a population of around 1.3 million people. The official language of Estonia is Estonian, which is a Finno-Ugric language closely related to Finnish. The capital and largest city is Tallinn.
Estonia has a long and complex history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Stone Age. In the Middle Ages, Estonia was part of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region. In the 13th century, Estonia was conquered by the Teutonic Knights, a German military order, and later became part of the Swedish Empire. In 1721, Estonia was ceded to the Russian Empire, and remained under Russian rule until the end of World War I, when it declared independence as the Republic of Estonia.
In the 20th century, Estonia experienced significant turmoil, including the Estonian War of Independence, World War II, and the subsequent occupation by the Soviet Union. Estonia regained its independence in 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, Estonia is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the European Union, NATO, and the Eurozone.
Estonia is known for its stunning natural beauty, including its forests, lakes, and coastline along the Baltic Sea. The country is also home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the historic city center of Tallinn and the Lahemaa National Park. Estonia has a thriving technology sector, and is often referred to as "E-Estonia" due to its innovative use of technology in governance and everyday life.



