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Estonia
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Estonia is in the Eastern European Time Zone: GMT+2 hours, putting Tallinn in the same time zone as Helsinki.
Estonia is an unspoilt, sparsely populated country, nearly half of which is covered with forests. Wetlands, together with primeval forests, represent preserved communities which have for the most part been destroyed in Europe. More than 1,000 lakes (5% of the Estonian territory) dot the countryside, which is relatively flat - almost two thirds of the territory lies less than 50m (164ft) above sea level. While 7,000 rivers and streams carry rainwater to the sea, bogs and wooded swamplands of different types cover over one fifth of the country - a world index topped only by the northern neighbor, Finland.
Tallinn: the Medieval Capital
Estonia is best known for its mysterious medieval capital Tallinn, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Visitors are enchanted by the narrow winding streets, cobbled pavement and towering ramparts. Opera and concerts, art
exhibitions and antique shops, fine museums and well-stocked shops add the final touch to what the inquisitive traveller might expect from a city as varied as Tallinn.
The Romantic West Coast
Estonia has hundreds of kilometres of coastline. Enjoying the Baltic Sea includes sailing, water-sports, swimming and sunbathing on white sandy beaches in summer. Visitors can take curing mud baths at health spas. The islands and islets of the Western coast have been designated an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Estonian nature is in many cases better preserved than in many Western nations.
South Estonia: Forests and Folklore
The rolling hills, sparkling streams, lakes and dense forests of Southern Estonia turn into a hiking, biking, horseback riding, water-sports, camping and fishing resort in the summer and a skiing centre in the winter. The bustling small towns and picturesque villages still carry the stories of pagan legends and fairy tales. Numerous folklore festivals of traditional arts and crafts are genuine expressions of a thriving local culture, not merely staged for visitors.
North Estonia: Where Two Cultures Meet
The closer one gets to the Russian border in the Northeast, the more one discovers the heady mix of Russian and Estonian cultures. The famous Russian City of Saint Petersburg being within easy reach from there. Neo-classicist manor houses and ancient ruins contrast with the remains of the Soviet industry in the region. Vast national parks and scenic landscapes balance the picture.
Pubic Holidays
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January 1 - New Year's Day
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February 24 - Independence Day
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March 14 Language Day - Mother Tongue Celebrations*March 29 Good Friday
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March 31 - Easter
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May 1 - May Day
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May 23 - Whitsunday
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June 23 - Victory Day (commemorating the 1919 Battle of Vonnu - C?sis in Latvia)
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June 24 - St. John's Day (Midsummer)
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August 20 - Day of Restoration of Independence (1991)
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December - 25 Christmas Day
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December - 26 Boxing Day
Average
Temperatures
| Months |
Average
Monthly
Temperatures |
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January
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-1.6?C |
| February |
-0.8?C |
| March |
-0.2?C |
| April |
7.3?C |
| May |
10.7?C |
| June |
13.7?C |
| July
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16.2?C |
| August |
15.3?C |
| September |
10.1?C |
| October |
8.9?C |
| November |
4.2?C |
| December |
1.2?C |
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