| Local name: Eesti Vabariik |
| Surface : 45,200 sq km (16,272 sq
mi) |
| Population : 1.471.000 inhabitants |
| Climate: The climate in Estonia is temperate, characterised by
warm summers and fairly severe winters. The weather is often breezy and humid due to the
proximity of the Baltic Sea. Average temperatures range from 20.9° C in summer (usually
July is the hottest month) to - 8°C in winter. Although occasionally the temperature may
rise to 30°C and above in summer or sink below - 23°C in winter, it is very usual at our
latitude. Bring your umbrella and a light raincoat in case of occasional showers. |
| Electricity: The electricity supply in Estonia is 220 volts
AC, 50 Hz. European - style 2-pin plugs are in use. |
| Visa: PASSPORT: Required by all. - VISA:
Required by all except: nationals of Ireland and the UK for a maximum stay of 6 months;
nationals of Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Japan, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Slovak Republic,
Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, USA and Vatican City for a stay of up to 90 days (all other
EU nationals do require a visa); nationals of Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland for a
maximum stay of 30 days; nationals of Korea (Rep. of) for a stay up to 15 days; nationals
of Singapore for a stay of up to 14 days; nationals of the following countries holding a
visa for Latvia or Lithuania: Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa and Spain. - Note: Nationals of the
following countries can obtain a visa on arrival (cost approx. US$70): Austria, Belgium,
France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa
and Spain. All travellers may be requested to show proof of sufficient funds (ekr500 per
day). Types of visa: Tourist and Transit. |
| Capital : Tallinn (pop 420,500) |
| System : Parliamentary Republic
.....Estonia regained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, and its
present constitution was approved in June of 1992 by a citizen’s referendum. The head
of state is the president, and the government is headed by the prime
minister. |
| Languages : Estonian (official),
Russian, German, English, Finnish |
| Religions : The Lutheran Church has a long history in Estonia
and it, along with the more recently established Russian Orthodox church, survived the
curtailment of religious freedom under the Soviets. Today, freedom of religion is
guaranteed by the Estonian constitution |
| Money : The national currency of Estonia is called the Kroon
and was introduced on 20 June 1992. The Kroon is abbreviated as EEK. The smaller unit is
called the Sent, 1 kroon = 100 sents. |
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