Estonia
People of Estonia
Estonians belong to the Finno-Ugric peoples, as do the Finns and the Hungarians. Archaeological research confirms the existence of human activity in the region as early as 8000 BC; by 3500 BC the principal ancestors of the Estonians had arrived from the east.
Overview of Estonia
Officially name: The Republic of Estonia
Capital: Tallinn
Largest city: Tallinn
Official language: Estonian
Government: Parliamentary republic
The Education System in Estonia
Formal education in Estonian is highly important and general education is divided into two stages: the basic education years and the secondary general education.