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           ESTONIA
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Estonia lies to the northwest
of the Russian Federation and
is bounded to the north by the
Gulf of Finland, to the west
by the Baltic Sea and to the
south by Latvia. It is the
smallest of the three former
Soviet Baltic Republics.
Agriculture, especially dairy
farming, is the chief
occupation. Almost 22% of
Estonia is forested, and this
provides material for
sawmills, furniture, match and
pulp industries. The country
has rich, high-quality shale
deposits, and phosphorus has
been found near Tallinn.

Area (Sq. Km.): 43,100

Population: 1,573,000

Capital: Tallinn

Language:
Estonian

Religion:
Evangelical Lutheran

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Rouble

Embassy:
18 Chepstow Villas
London
W11 2RB
0171-229-6700

Not a member of the CIS

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Foreign Office Advice:

Visitors should be aware that
crime, sometimes violent, is
on the increase. Car theft is
a particular problem.

Sensible precautions are
advised and walking alone
after dark is not recommended.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129