Estonia Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Estonia |
Common Name | Estonia – /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ |
Nationality | Estonian(s) – noun, Estonian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |
Administrative Divisions | 15 urban municipalities, 64 rural municipalities |
Total Population | 1.2 million (#160) with 69.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Tallinn (capital city) |
Major Languages | Estonian (official), Russian |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 91% of total population |
Currency | Euros (EUR) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $50.9 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $37,700 (#54) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 45,228 sq km / 17,463 sq mi (#132) with 6.3% water area |
Geographic Region | Europe – Northern Europe |
Bordering Countries | Latvia, Russia |
Bordering Water Bodies | Baltic Sea, Gulf of Finland |
National Anthem: “Mu isamaa, mu onn ja room” (My Native Land, My Pride and Joy)