Population
1.36 million (2002),
80% citizens of Estonia,
7% citizens of other countries and
13% stateless
Life expectancy
Male: 64.7 (2002); Female: 76.2 (2002)
Area 45 227 km²
Density 30 inhabitants per km²
Distribution 67.4% urban population, 32.6% rural population
Neighbours bordering Estonia
Latvia (339),
Russia (294) (border in km).
Ethnic profile
Estonians (67.9%),
Russians (25.6%),
Ukrainians (2.1%),
Belorussians (1.2%),
Finns (0.9%),
others (2.3%)
Languages
Estonian is the official state language, Russian and English are
also widely spoken
Religions Predominantly Lutheran, Orthodox
GDP/capita 4,500 EUR (2001) 9,800 EUR (2001) in PPS
Currency 1 EEK = 100 cents (15.65 EEK = 1 EUR)
National Budget 2003
budget foresees revenues of 38.434 billion kroons (2.46 billion
EUR).
Expenditure totals 38.758 kroons (2.48 billion EUR).
Trade with EU
Exports to the EU in 2001:
3 billion EUR (69% of total exports)
Imports from the EU in 2001:
3 billion EUR (56% of total imports)
National holidays
24 February (Independence Day)
20 August (Day of Restoration of Independence)
23 June (Victory Day)
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