Estonia 🇪🇪 is a fascinating country located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Republic of Estonia, it is home to roughly 1.4 million people and covers an area of about 45,227 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Estonia — its capital Tallinn, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Estonia on the map
Geographically, Estonia belongs to Northern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 45,227 km², which makes it the 133rd largest country or territory on Earth.
Estonia has a coastline as well as land borders with Latvia and Russia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Tallinn, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how estonian life really works.
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Population and languages of Estonia
Around 1.4 million people live in Estonia, making it the 156th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Estonia is called a Estonian.
The main language spoken here is Estonian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Estonia — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Estonia
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Estonia is +372. Websites from the country typically use the .ee internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Estonia are its flag, its capital Tallinn, and its approximate population of 1.4 million.
Neighbouring countries
Estonia shares borders with 2 countries:
Fun facts about Estonia
- Estonia's flag emoji is 🇪🇪 — its two-letter country code is EE and its three-letter code is EST.
- Estonia covers 45,227 km², ranking 133rd in the world by area.
- With about 1.4 million people, Estonia holds the 156th spot in the world population ranking.
- Estonia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Estonia shares borders with 2 countries.
Estonia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Estonia?
- The capital of Estonia is Tallinn.
- What is the population of Estonia?
- Estonia has a population of approximately 1,372,341 people, ranking 156th in the world.
- Where is Estonia located?
- Estonia is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Estonia?
- The main language spoken in Estonia is Estonian.
- What currency is used in Estonia?
- Estonia uses the Euro (EUR).
