Estonians - Wikipedia
WEBEstonians or Estonian people (Estonian: eestlased) are a Baltic Finnic ethnic group who speak the Estonian language. Their nation state is Estonia . The Estonian language is spoken as the first language by the vast majority of Estonians; it is closely related to other Finnic languages , e.g. Finnish , Karelian and Livonian .
Estonia | Culture, Map, People, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · People Ethnic groups. Compared with other European countries, Estonia has a large percentage of foreign-born residents and their children. Only about two-thirds of the population are ethnic Estonians. Russians are the most significant minority, comprising about one-fourth of the citizenry. Prominent among other ethnic minorities are Ukrainians ...
Estonia - Wikipedia
WEBEstonia's population on 31 December 2021 (1,331,824 people) was about 3% higher than in the previous census of 2011. 84% of people residing in Estonia in 2021 lived in Estonia at the time of the previous census as well. 11% had been added by births and 5% by immigration over the ten years 2011-2021.
History of Estonia | Events, People, Dates, & Facts | Britannica
WEBHistory of Estonia, survey of the important events and people in the history of Estonia. One of the three Baltic states (with Latvia and Lithuania) located in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea, Estonia had been under foreign rule—notably by Germany, Sweden, and Russia—for much of its existence.
Estonia country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 22, 2023 · Population: 1.3 million. Language: Estonian. Life expectancy: 74 years (men) 82 years (women) LEADERS. President: Alar Karis. Getty Images. Alar Karis was elected by Parliament on 31 August 2021,...
Demographics of Estonia - Wikipedia
WEBDemographics of Estonia. Estonia animated population pyramid. The demographics of Estonia in the 21st century result from historical trends over more than a thousand years, as with most European countries, but have been disproportionately influenced by events in the second half of the 20th century.
Estonian history & culture - Visitestonia.com
WEBLast updated : 19.09.2021. A brief introduction to Estonia and its people, from ancient history up to the modern age. Read more about this fascinating country.
Who are they - Estonians? - Visitestonia.com
WEBFreedom and future-driven. Estonia is among the top 30 freest countries in the world. Photo by: Liina Notta, Visitestonia. Estonians are the most optimistic nation in the European Union. Only 4% of Estonians believe their children will be worse off than themselves, compared to the EU average of 18%.
Estonia - Culture, Language, Folklore | Britannica
WEBCultural milieu. Tallinn, Estonia. Because Estonia sits along the divide of western and eastern Europe—looking west, across the Baltic, toward Sweden, and east, across Lake Peipus, to Russia—it has long been influenced by both of those cultural traditions.
Your quick guide to Estonian culture | Visit Estonia
WEBJun 10, 2023 · Estonia is a geographically compact country, but the pride Estonians have in their culture overflows like the rivers during the fifth-season floods . Even a short trip will allow you to experience the five pillars of Estonian culture: …
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