Estonia

SHORT INFORMATION

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.

SHORT INFORMATION

Health care system in Estonia

The Health Insurance Fund covers the costs of health services required by the person in case of illness regardless of the amount of social tax paid for the person concerned.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

New Year's Eve in Estonia

Estonia celebrates New Year on the date of January 1, according to Georgian calendar.