What is estland?

Estonia is a country located in Northern Europe, bordered by the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Finland, Russia, and Latvia. The official language is Estonian, and the currency is Euro. The population is approximately 1.3 million people. Estonia is known for its highly-developed information technology industry, as well as its natural beauty - including forests, lakes, and islands. The capital city is Tallinn, famous for its well-preserved medieval old town. Estonia gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and joined the European Union in 2004.