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With a population of 1.34 million, Estonia is one of the least-populous members of the [[European Union]], [[Eurozone]] and [[NATO]]. Estonia is a member of common legal framework of the [[Schengen area]] since 21 December 2007. | With a population of 1.34 million, Estonia is one of the least-populous members of the [[European Union]], [[Eurozone]] and [[NATO]]. Estonia is a member of common legal framework of the [[Schengen area]] since 21 December 2007. | ||
| - | + | Estonia lies on the eastern shores of the [[Baltic Sea]] immediately across the Gulf of Finland from Finland on the level northwestern part of the rising east European platform between 57.3° and 59.5° N and 21.5° and 28.1° E. Average elevation reaches only 50 m and the country's highest point is the [[Suur Munamägi]] in the southeast at 318 m. There is 3794 km of coastline marked by numerous bays, straits, and inlets. The number of islands and islets is estimated at some 1,500. Two of them are large enough to constitute separate counties: [[Saaremaa]] and [[Hiiumaa]]. A small, recent cluster of meteorite craters, the largest of which is called [[Kaali crater|Kaali]] is found on Saaremaa, Estonia. | |
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Revision as of 23:31, 6 October 2011
Estonia Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Estonia.
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| Capital: | Tallinn |
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| Language: | Estonian |
| Currency: | Euro |
| Timezone: | UTC +2 |
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Overview
With a population of 1.34 million, Estonia is one of the least-populous members of the European Union, Eurozone and NATO. Estonia is a member of common legal framework of the Schengen area since 21 December 2007. Estonia lies on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea immediately across the Gulf of Finland from Finland on the level northwestern part of the rising east European platform between 57.3° and 59.5° N and 21.5° and 28.1° E. Average elevation reaches only 50 m and the country's highest point is the Suur Munamägi in the southeast at 318 m. There is 3794 km of coastline marked by numerous bays, straits, and inlets. The number of islands and islets is estimated at some 1,500. Two of them are large enough to constitute separate counties: Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. A small, recent cluster of meteorite craters, the largest of which is called Kaali is found on Saaremaa, Estonia.
Cruising the region
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Climate & Weather
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Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
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Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
Arrival
Details?
Departure
Details?
Customs and Immigration
Customs
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Immigration
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Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Ports & Popular Stops
External Territories
Offshore Islands
Health
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Security
Details?
Transportation
Transportation - mainland or to other countries, etc.
Cruisers' Friends
Contact details of "Cruisers' Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Estonian Maritime Administration, vta.ee
- Estonian Marinas, nautilus.ee
- For Travelers, MFA of Estonia
- Information on border crossing, Police and Border Guard Board of Estonia
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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