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After the end of the 1944–1991 Soviet occupation of Estonia, following the restoration of the country's full independence in 1991, the Estonian government has pursued an "integration policy" (informally referred to as "Estonianisation") that has been aimed at the strengthening of Estonian identity among the population, to develop shared values and "pride in being a citizen of Estonia"; with ...
The name of the Estonian capital, Tallinn, is thought to be derived from the Estonian taani linn, meaning 'Danish town' (see Flag of Denmark for details). Parts of Estonia were under Danish rule again in the 16th–17th centuries, before being transferred to Sweden in 1645. Estonia was part of the Swedish Empire from 1561 until 1721. The ...
Estonian feminine given names (169 P) M. Estonian masculine given names (256 P) This page was last edited on 5 March 2023, at 08:19 (UTC). Text is available under ...
Pages in category "Culture of Estonia" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. * Culture of Estonia;
As in any other country, there are a number of other objects in Estonia which have symbolic value without any official decree. Oak, for example, has long been regarded as a sacred tree. Estonia lies in the northernmost zone of its occurrence. Mixed forests with oak have given the country its most fertile humus soil.
Estonica is a comprehensive encyclopaedia on topics relating to Estonia, particularly the culture and history of Estonia. The project has been developed by Estonian Institute since 2000. [1] It is sponsored by, among others, Tiigrihüpe.
Pages in category "Estonian-language surnames" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 392 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Frugården runestone in Sweden from 11th century mentions Estlatum "Estonian lands". The name of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti ⓘ) has a long and complex history. It has been connected to Aesti, first mentioned by Tacitus around AD 98. The name's modern geographical meaning comes from Eistland, Estia and Hestia in the medieval Scandinavian sources.