The Republic of Estonia is a state located in Northern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, washed by the waters of the Gulf of Finland and Riga. It borders with Russia, Latvia, Finland. The capital - Tallinn - is a major seaport - almost a third of the country's population lives here. The form of government is a parliamentary republic. The head of state is the President. Estonia is an independent democratic parliamentary republic in which the people are the ultimate holder of power. Among the post-communist countries, Estonia is one of the most developed.
Climate. In general, the climate in the country is temperate, but Atlantic cyclones have a great influence. Due to the influence of the Gulf Stream, winters are warmer than in the mainland regions of Eurasia, and summers are not hot.
Population. The preliminary population of the country for 2022 was 1,331,796 people, of which about 14% of the population are immigrants.
Language. The official language is Estonian. Russian is also widely spoken in the country, and many speak English and German.
Maybe Estonia cannot be ranked among the top 10 countries for immigration, but this country definitely ranks first in terms of the number of start-ups per capita. Of all the former Soviet republics, Estonia is considered the most prosperous. The country has the highest social guarantees, and there are three types of benefits for pensioners. For students and the unemployed, there are various programs of benefits and services. Having retained its originality, the country became a full-fledged European state.
Estonia is a land of peat bogs, natural parks, and a beautiful coastline. The landscapes of the country are very diverse: swampy lowlands, river valleys, dense forests and coastal cliffs. The many islands off the west coast offer nooks and pristine beaches for everyone.
Estonians are a very friendly nation, but they are introverts. They are so reserved and polite that sometimes it can seem aloof. But the custom of always giving flowers characterizes people as kind and open. In every city there will be a flower market.
Tallinn as the capital of Estonia is a city with a long history and a major seaport. Here you can feel the atmosphere of old Europe, and the main shopping streets with castles and fortress walls will let you feel the real spirit of the Middle Ages. A large territory of the country is occupied by nature reserves, national parks, forests and swamps. Here you can raft along the rivers and lakes in a canoe or ride a bike, or immerse yourself in the world of wildlife and feel a real unity with nature.
