Estonia: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Estonia

Estonia is the northernmost of the three Baltic states, on the shore of the Baltic Sea. It is a low, flat country of forests, bogs and more than two thousand islands. It is known for its medieval capital and its digital government services.

About Tallinn

Tallinn sits on the Gulf of Finland, about 80 kilometres south of Helsinki. Its walled Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fun facts about Estonia

1. Estonia has more than 2,000 islands, and the largest one is Saaremaa.
2. Forests cover about half of Estonia, and bogs and mires cover around a fifth of the country.
3. In 2005, Estonia became the first country to allow nationwide internet voting in elections.
4. The software for Skype, a video calling service launched in 2003, was written by Estonian developers.
5. Estonia's first national song festival took place in Tartu in 1869, and huge song festivals are still held today.
6. Suur Munamägi, the highest point in Estonia, is only 318 metres tall.