Estonia
Republic of Estonia
People: Estonian
Estonia is located in Northern Europe and has a population of around 1.4 million. Its capital city is Tallinn, and the most widely spoken official language is Estonian.
By the numbers, Estonia is the 154th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.02% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 129th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 30 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Estonia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Estonia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Tallinn |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Northern Europe |
| Population | 1,369,995 |
| Area | 45,227 km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official Language | Estonian |
| Dialling Code | +372 |
| Internet TLD | .ee |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | EE / EST |
| Borders | Latvia, Russia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Estonia
What is the capital and currency of Estonia?
The capital of Estonia is Tallinn and the currency is the Euro (EUR), symbol €.
What is the capital of Estonia?
The capital of Estonia is Tallinn.
What currency does Estonia use?
Estonia uses the Euro (EUR, symbol: €).
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language of Estonia is Estonian.
What is the dialling code for Estonia?
The international dialling code for Estonia is +372.
What side of the road does Estonia drive on?
Estonia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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