What are some fun facts about Estonia?
What are some fun facts about Estonia?
Fun Facts
- Over 50% of Estonian land is covered by forest.
- Saaremaa has a prize-winning oak tree.
- There are 1,500 islands, 1,000 lakes and 7,000 rivers in Estonia.
- Suur Munamägi (Big Egg Hill), at 318 meters high, is the highest in the Baltic region.
Why is Estonia so special?
Forests: Estonia is about 50% forest. Hiking trails criss-cross the forests, many of which are protected or part of National Parks. Ice Roads: Believe it or not in deep winter the Baltic Sea freezes and so ice roads are created between the mainland and the islands. Driving on the frozen sea is unforgettable.
How old is Estonia?
February 24th, birthday of a nation. Each year on February 24th, the Republic of Estonia celebrates its Independence Day. Roughly 100 years ago, from 1918 to 1920, the Estonian people were caught in the Estonian War of Independence against the Soviet Western Front offensive.
How many islands are in Estonia?
Estonia’s approximately 2,222 islands have played a defining role in the nation’s history and culture.
How much of Estonia is forest?
Estonia is a country rich in forest – over a half (51.4%) of our mainland is covered with mostly semi-natural forests.
What did Estonia used to be called?
After the crusade, the territory of present-day Southern Estonia and Latvia was named Terra Mariana, but later it became known simply as Livonia. Northern Estonia became the Danish Duchy of Estonia, while the rest was divided between the Sword Brothers and prince-bishoprics of Dorpat and Ösel–Wiek.
What is the national drink of Estonia?
-Kali-
It has little alcohol and very tasty – Picture of Vanaema Juures, Tallinn.
How many languages are spoken in Estonia?
| Languages of Estonia | |
|---|---|
| Official | Estonian |
| Minority | Võro, Seto, Russian, Swedish, German |
| Foreign | Russian (56%) English (50%) Finnish (21%) German (15%) |
| Signed | Estonian Sign Language, Russian Sign Language |
Where is Estonian island?
Also known as, Moonsund archipelago, the West Estonian archipelago belongs to Estonian islands located in the Baltic Sea, around Vainameri. It is spread over 4000 sq. Km in total. The archipelago houses the islands named Hiiumaa, Saaremaa, Muhu, Vormsi, and around 900 other little islands.
Is Estonia a poor country?
Today, Estonia is considered a high-income country by the World Bank, and it is a member of the EU and the Eurozone. The purchasing power of Estonians has increased 400 percent over the last two decades despite the severe impact the 2008 financial crisis had on the Baltic economies.
