Estonia, [b] officially the Republic of Estonia, [c] is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. [d] It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west …

2 days ago · More than two-thirds of the populace speak Estonian as a first language; about an additional one-fourth speak Russian as their first language (mostly in the northeast), though …

3 days ago · If you are a resident of Estonia, you can initially drive in Estonia with your valid U.S. driver’s license and valid IDP, but upon receipt of an Estonian residence permit or after living …

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Dec 23, 2025 · From art, architecture, music and dance, to hidden histories, traditions and customs that permeate everyday life, Estonian culture is a combination of medieval and …

Our language About 1.1 million people speak Estonian, one of the world’s smallest official national languages. It is used successfully in all areas of society. Estonians also speak a variety of …

Estonia (older English spelling Esthonia), officially the Republic of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti or Eesti Vabariik), is a country in Northern Europe. Estonia has land borders with Latvia to the …

Estonia / isˈtoʊniə / (listen) (Estonian: Eesti), officially the Republic of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti Vabariik) is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe.

The Estonian (and Livonian) peoples, who are considered Finnic peoples, speak languages of the Finno-Ugric family and constitute the core of the southern branch of the Baltic Finns.

Read on for a brief overview of the last several thousand years, and discover where to go to learn more about the fascinating yet complex story of Estonian history and culture.