Estonia

Where is Estonia?

Estonia is in Northern Europe, Europe, bordering Latvia, Russia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Tallinn

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Population

1,321,977

Land area

45,227 km²

ISO codes

EE / EST

Languages

Estonian

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Calling code

+372

Internet domain

.ee

How Estonia compares

Estonia ranks 150th of 194 countries on this site by population and 129th by land area — roughly 0.02% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 35th of 45 by population and 28th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Estonia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Estonia flag breaks down as 33.4% blue, 33.3% black and 33.3% white.

• 33.4% blue
• 33.3% black
• 33.3% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Estonia is one of the world's most digital societies, with widespread online voting and e-government services.
2. The Estonian Song Festival gathers tens of thousands of singers on one stage every five years.
3. Skype was created by Estonian developers and helped pioneer internet voice calling.
4. Tallinn's medieval Old Town, with its intact walls and spires, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5. Bog landscapes and pine forests cover much of the country and shape hiking and berry-picking traditions.

Bordering countries

• Latvia
• Russia

Estonia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Estonia?

The capital of Estonia is Tallinn.

What continent is Estonia in?

Estonia is in Europe, specifically the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Estonia?

Estonia has a population of roughly 1,321,977 people, across a land area of 45,227 km².

What language is spoken in Estonia?

The main language of Estonia is Estonian.

Which countries border Estonia?

Estonia shares a land border with 2 countries: Latvia and Russia.