| Official Name of the State |
Republic of Estonia |
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| Capital |
Tallinn (400.000 inhabitants) |
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| Population |
~1450000 |
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| Ethnicities |
65,3 % Estonians, 28,1 % Russians, 2,5 % Ukranians a.o. |
|
| Urban citizens |
69 % |
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| Largest cities |
Tallinn
Tartu
Parnu
Narva
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|
| Area |
65,000 km2 |
|
| Climate |
Transitorial zone between maritime and continental climate.
Average temp.: +10°C +20°C in summer and -10°C 0°C in winter |
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| Borders |
1384 km (more than 1520 islands, the largest of them are Saaremaa) |
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| National currency |
1 kroon = 100 senti |
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| Languages |
Estonian(official), Russian |
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| Religions |
Lutheran(>60%), Russian Orthodox, Baptist |
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| Type of Government |
Parlamentary Democracy |
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| Highest Judicial Power |
Supreme Court |
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| Electoral System |
Proportional Representation |
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| Age of majority |
18 years |
