| Capital | |
|---|---|
| State form | Republic |
| Currency | Euro |
| Area | 45,339 km2 |
| Population | 1 324 820 () |
| Language | |
| Electric | 230 V (50 Hz), Europlug, spindle |
| Area code | 372 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Domain name | .ee |
| Time zone | UTC 2 (Standard Time) |
| Transport | on the right |
| Web pages |
Estonia, ie (in Estonian Estonia) is a country in north-eastern Europe. Its neighbors are Russia and Latvia.
Regions
Administratively, Estonia is divided into 15 provinces, but the country is so small that it is irrelevant to tourists. In addition, Estonia has two large islands: Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.
Cities
- Tallinn (about 450,000 inhabitants), the capital.
- Tartu (approx. 97,000 inhabitants), a university town.
- Narva (about 57,000 inhabitants), a Russian-speaking city in the east.
- Pärnu (approx. 52,000 inhabitants), Estonia summer capital.
Other items
National parks
Estonians have developed a special relationship with nature and many of them say he would rather sit under a tree in an empty forest or hike in a national park than do anything else. The parks are supervised by the Estonian Ministry of the Environment, ie the Ministry of the Environment, the five most famous national parks:
- Karula National Park
- Lahemaa National Park
- Matsalu National Park
- Soomaa National Park[1] (Soomaa means swampy country)
- Vilsandi National Park
Come
By plane
There are several daily flights from Helsinki to Tallinn and Tartu Finnair operated.
By train
There are direct train connections from Russia to Estonia.
By road
- In the summer, those traveling to Estonia should check before the trip if there are any roadworks on the route [2]
By bus
- You can get to Estonia by bus via St. Petersburg. In addition, there are no exchanges to the ports of Helsinki Matkahuolto bus transports all over Finland.
By boat
From Helsinki and From Stockholm operates ships to the Estonian capital Tallinn.
- eckerö line. Passenger ship M / s Finlandia Helsinki-Tallinn at 8.30 and 15.30. (Travel time 2h 30min.)
- Tallink Silja Line. Helsinki-Tallinn, several departures a day. (Travel time: Star / Superstar 2h, Europa 4h.)
- Viking Line. Passenger ship Viking XPRS Helsinki-Tallinn, twice a day. (Travel time 2h 30min.)
Move
Peatus.ee is a route guide for Estonian public transport, including long-distance and long-distance bus and local traffic.
By bus
- Peatus.ee is a route guide for long-distance and local bus services.
- Tpilet.ee includes Estonian long-distance bus traffic and sells tickets for flights.
By train
The rail network used by Estonian passenger trains is not as comprehensive as the bus network, as there are direct train connections from Tallinn to Tartu, Viljandi and Narva, for example. Timetables and prices: elron.ee. Traveling by train is somewhat cheaper than traveling by bus.
By taxi
Taxis can be ordered around Tallinn via Uber, Bolt and Yandex Taxi services, Bolt also operates in smaller cities.
Talk
The official language in Estonia is Estonia, but the tourist destinations of Northern Estonia favored by Finns are often also understood as Finnish, English and Russia. In Eastern Estonia, Estonia is hardly heard, the inhabitants are mainly Russian-speaking. Outside tourist destinations, it makes the most sense to use English as a courtesy. However, contrary to popular belief, many Estonians do not speak Finnish. In Tallinn and the northern coast, on the other hand, Finnish is understood quite generally (although not among the younger generation). However, mutual communication often remains difficult unless you have learned the key features and basic vocabulary of Estonia. The message can be understood quite well by Finns.
Buy
Price level
Eat
- Kalev chocolate
Juo
Sleep
Study
The most Finnish-led university in Estonia is the University of Tartu [3].
Work
Stay safe
As a European country, Estonia is quite safe, but at night the city should be careful, especially when walking alone. In Tallinn in the evening and at night, it is worth avoiding the suburbs of the suburbs (for example, Kopli, Majaka and Lasnamäe). However, compared to many Finnish cities, it is safer in the center of Tallinn. You still don't have to be drunk there either.
Stay healthy
The level of hygiene in Estonia is good. Tap water is not recommended for tourists to drink, because in Tallinn, for example, the water pipes are old and rusty. There is no danger with food.
HIV / AIDS is more common in Estonia than in other European countries. About 1.2% of adults have HIV / AIDS. In the eastern parts of the country, the disease is more common. There is a particularly high level of HIV among young adults.
Respect
Estonians are a peaceful but proud people. The Soviet era has left its mark on the country and is easily noticed by tourists. However, don’t start comparing to the local how much better things are elsewhere, and it’s not your job to inform them about Soviet architecture.
Homosexuality was legalized in Estonia in 1992, but homophobia is still common today. Of the Baltic countries, however, Estonia is the most tolerant of all, and Tallinn's gay life is very lively.
Take contact
Estonian Embassy in Finland. [4]
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