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The Republic of Estonia. National symbols of Estonia. The n ational flower is the cornflower. The cornflower has grown in Estonian soil for more than 10,000 years . The n ational bird is the barn swallow. Its call can be heard from practically every barn rafter in the country.
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National symbols of Estonia • Thenational flower isthe cornflower. The cornflower has grown inEstonian soil for more than 10,000 years. • Thenationalbirdisthe barn swallow. Its call can be heard from practically everybarn rafter in the country.
Facts about Estonia • Our capital is Tallinn • We have ~1,3 million people. • Our currency is Euro. • We speak Estonian. Word “tere” means hallo.
NATURE • 46,4% of Estonia is coverd with forests. Accordingto the global air quality ranking issued by the WHO, Estonia has the cleanest air in the world.
There are over 1500 islands Only 14 islands are larger than 4 km²!
ForKIDS • Estonian most famous fictional character is Lotte. • Thechocolate and candy factory Kalev wasfounded in 1806.