Area
45,226 sq. km. (17,462 sq. miles)
Location
Northern Europe
Population
1.3 million (as per estimates of 2006) and Population Density of 29 per sq. km
Capital City
Tallinn with a total population of 401,694 (as per estimates of 2006).
Language
Estonian is the official and most popular language in the country. Over 30% people can speak and understand Russian. However, after independence of the country, some considers the excess use of Russian offensive.
Electricity
AC 230 volts, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs (European Style) are commonly used.
Currency
Estonian Kroon (EEK, symbol Kr). 1Kr = 100 Senti
Notes prevalent = Kr 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 500
Coins prevalent = Kr 1 and 5; Senti 5, 10, 20, and 50
Currency Exchange
Currency Exchange facility is available at all bank branches and bureaux de change. For convenience of European travellers, the value of Kroon has been tied with Euro.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit/Debit/ATM Cards are accepted at all major hotels and shopping centres. Most Estonian banks also offer cash advances on credit cards along with the passport. ATMs are located at convenient locations all over the country.
Traveller's Cheques
Travellers Cheques can be exchanged in most banks in the large towns and cities. The travellers are advised to carry travellers’ cheques in major currencies, like Euros, US Dollars, Pounds Sterling etc., in order to avoid additional exchange rate charges.
Banking Hours
Banks in Estonia function from Monday to Friday from 0900-1600. Most banks are closed on Saturday. But bureaux de change is open from 0900-1500 on Saturdays and some are even open on Sundays. Major banks of Estonia include Hansapank, Sampo Pank, and Ühispank.