Tallinn, Estonia is another stop on the cruise. I honestly had heard very little of the country of Estonia. One of the only things I knew about it before doing a little reading online was that it was part of the former Soviet Union and I have seen the blue, black and white stripped flag when watching the olympics the past few years.
Here are some interesting facts I have found while searching online and in travel books:
- Estonia has a population of about 1.3 million people.
- Estonia originally gained independence in 1918. It was then occupied by the Soviet Union, Germany and then the Soviet Union again from 1940 to 1991.
- Tallinn is the capital and largest city.
- The official language is Estonian which employs the latin alphabet.
- The currency is the Euro as of the beginning of 2011. Prior the currency was the Estonian Kroon
- Skype originated in Tallinn
- Estonia uses internet voting for elections. The first internet vote was in 2005 for local elections.
- The Estonian government grants one parent the right to 18 month leave when a child is born with 100% pay. That parent can go back to their former position after the leave. The parent and child receive free healthcare.
Tallinn is supposed to be an absolutely beautiful city. The reviews for the cruise list it as one of people's favorite spots since the medieval city has been well preserved. I can't wait to share some pics!!
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