Estonia (formerly Estonian SSR)
| Area | 17,413 sq. mi |
| Population | 1,565,300 |
| Capital | Tallinn (Tallin), 510,000 |
| Largest cities | Tartu, Kohtla-Jarve, Narva, Parnu |
| Proclamed year of independence | August 20, 1991 |
Estonia on the map
Ethnic Groups Composition
| NAME | THOUSANDS | % |
|---|---|---|
| Estonians: | 963.0 | 61.5 |
| Russians: | 475.0 | 30.3 |
| Ukrainians: | 48.0 | 3.1 |
| Belorussians: | 28.0 | 1.8 |
| Finns: | 17.0 | 1.1 |
| Jews: | 4.6 | 0.3 |
| Tatars: | 4.1 | 0.3 |
| Germans: | 3.5 | 0.2 |
| Latvians: | 3.1 | 0.2 |
| Other groups: | 19.0 | 1.2 |
| Total | 1,565.3 | 100.0 |
*Population estimates for 1994
Ethnic Composition Chart
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