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Estonia, a country of distinctive history and culture, attract tourists with medieval towns and castles, quiet holidays on resorts of the Baltic

Estonia is a country in the Baltic countries much of its territory is arable land. This is largely due to the fact that the country is located on flat terrain. Much attention has been given to the country's growing forests to provide the necessary raw mills and factories that produce paper, furniture and other products. Part of the space occupied by the Estonian bogs, which are used for the extraction of peat. Estonia has more than 150 islands in the Baltic Sea. The ancestors of the Estonians appeared here several thousand years ago. At 9-11 centuries in these lands were invading German knights, the 13 century, they captured them. The indigenous population was converted to Christianity. In more recent times, Estonia belonged to Denmark, Sweden and Poland. In the 18-19 centuries. This territory, after the defeat of Sweden, became part of the Russia Empire. Despite many achievements, the Estonians have preserved their language, customs and culture. In 1918, when Estonia was occupied by Germanic troops, it proclaimed its independence. In 1940, Estonia voluntarily joined the Soviet Union, while many Estonians still believe that they occupy. In the next 50 years of intensive development, while remaining one of the republics of the USSR. In the LCD, some national traditions have been forgotten. In 1991, Estonia, like Lithuania, and Latvia had to secede from the USSR, marking the beginning of the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Despite of its small size, the country has created all the conditions for active recreation interesting. Here you can see the ancient castles and towns, wilderness, hotels of the highest European level, comfortable resorts, small and large shopping malls, small shops, cozy nightclubs and stylized cafes and restaurants. And above the sea and affordable prices and in the capital is Tallinn, and resorts Pärnu, Kuressaare, Haapsalu. Summers are quite warm, and winters are mild, the average July temperature is 21 degrees Celsius. This, of course, less comfortable temperature than in the Black Sea coast, but it allows the bathing season to exist from June to late August. Those who were satisfied with a quiet and secluded vacation, spend time on the islands or on farms and farms. A total of 12 kilometers from Narva, is very cozy, beautiful resort city of Narva-Jõesuu Here at the beginning of 19 century loved to vacation Petersburg nobility. You can relax in beautiful, comfortable sanatoriums, rest houses, camping sites, hotels, beaches (over 13 km). There is no doubt attract the attention of tourists clubs and schools for riding, riding tours in beautiful places of the country. Very attractive is also the opportunity for fishing on rivers and at sea. Fans of winter recreation and ski resort of the country can offer Otepaa, which almost always have snow.Translated by Google translator

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