What Are People From Estonia Called?

Name: Estonia
Address: Northern Europe, Estonia

Northern Europe, Estonia

Estonia

People from Estonia are called:

People from Estonia are called Estonian.

Demonym:

Estonian

Pronunciation:

/ɪˈstoʊniən/

About Estonia

Capital city: Tallinn.
EU member since 2004, Euro area member since 2011.
Digital pioneer known for e-governance and technology innovation.
Baltic state with medieval old towns and pristine nature.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,395,973 (2024 est.)
Country:: Estonia
Region:: Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Latin name 'Aestii', used by the Roman historian Tacitus to describe Baltic tribes.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Latvia

south of Estonia

People are called:

Latvian

Finland

north across the Gulf of Finland

People are called:

Finnish

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Population:: 1,395,973 (2024 est.)
Country:: Estonia
Region:: Northern Europe

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