Estonia, Northern European country on the Baltic Sea
Estonia extends across 45,336 square kilometers of land, incorporating more than 2,300 islands and featuring dense forests covering half its territory.
Following centuries of foreign rule, Estonia declared independence in 1918, experienced Soviet occupation, and regained independence in 1991 through the Singing Revolution.
Estonian language belongs to the Finno-Ugric family, sharing linguistic roots with Finnish and Hungarian, while maintaining its distinct characteristics and alphabet.
Estonia operates as a digital society where citizens complete 99% of government services online, including voting, tax filing, and medical prescriptions.
The country maintains 2.2 million hectares of forest, allowing citizens to collect mushrooms and berries freely under traditional public access rights.
Location: Jändja küla
Location: Türi vald
Inception: February 24, 1918
Capital city: Tallinn
Part of: Baltic states, Northern Europe, European Union, European Economic Area
Shares border with: Latvia, Russia, Sweden
Website: https://valitsus.ee
GPS coordinates: 58.75238,25.33191
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
Estonia features limestone formations, medieval ruins, waterfalls, and protected natural areas. Notable sites include the 36-meter Kõpu Lighthouse from 1531, the submerged Rummu Quarry, and multiple manor houses from the 19th century. Natural attractions include the Kaali meteorite craters, red sandstone formations at Taevaskoda, and various wetland ecosystems. Historic structures range from Orthodox cathedrals to water mills and maritime museums.
These Baltic locations showcase Estonia's authentic nature and culture. From sandstone caves to medieval fortresses, from national parks to historical lighthouses, the country offers many discoveries away from main routes.
Kaali crater
160.2 km
Ivangorod Fortress
178.5 km
Bronze Soldier of Tallinn
81.2 km
Linnahall
84.1 km
Baltic Station Market
83.9 km
St. Olaf's Church
83.7 km
Kadriorg Palace
82.4 km
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
83.3 km
Toompea Castle
83.3 km
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
82.7 km
Ice Circle of Vana-Vigala
61.8 km
Pühtitsa Convent
135.8 km
Lahemaa National Park
95 km
Tallinn TV Tower
83.9 km
EML Lembit
84.9 km
Salme ships
190.9 km
Hermann Castle
178.2 km
The Tank Monument of Narva
176.8 km
Kuressaare Castle
175.2 km
Tallinn Town Hall
83.3 km
Walls of Tallinn
83.2 km
Narva Power Plants
173.2 km
Patarei Sea Fortress
84.7 km
Raeapteek
83.3 km
St. Mary's Cathedral
83.4 km
Metsakalmistu
84 km
Tamme-Lauri oak
118 km
Kumu
82.1 kmReviews
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