Estonia
SHORT INFORMATION
People of Estonia
Estonians belong to the Finno-Ugric peoples, as do the Finns and the Hungarians. Archaeological research confirms the existence of human activity in the region as early as 8000 BC; by 3500 BC the principal ancestors of the Estonians had arrived from the east.
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
New Year's Eve in Estonia
Estonia celebrates New Year on the date of January 1, according to Georgian calendar.
SHORT INFORMATION
Geography of Estonia
Estonia is a low, flat country covering 45,226 square kilometers. It is about the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined.