Though with a population of a little more than one million, Estonia still boasts a rich history of art, literature, cinema and theatre. The Estonian language and culture are the main vehicles for maintaining Estonian identity, and the people of Estonia have always revered their cultural treasures.
Estonia is a low, flat country covering 45,226 square kilometers. It is about the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined.
Estonia joined the EURO-zone in the beginning of 2011 - and now, EURO is the official currency.