Estonia

SHORT INFORMATION

Administrative divisions of Estonia

The Republic of Estonia is divided into fifteen counties (Maakonnad), which are the administrative subdivisions of the country. The first documented mentioning of Estonian political and administrative subdivisions comes from the Chronicle of Henry of Livonia, written in the 13th century during the Northern Crusades.

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Overview of Estonia

Officially name: The Republic of Estonia

Capital: Tallinn

Largest city: Tallinn

Official language: Estonian

Government: Parliamentary republic

FOR TURIST

Estonia travel advice

Most visits to Estonia are trouble-free, but travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.