National symbols
The national flower of Estonia is ....
cornflower
What is the total area of Estonia?
ca 45,227 square kilometres
Estonia was the first country in the world to allow citizens to vote in what way?
online voting
how much of Estonia is covered by forest?
about 50%
How many gold medals has Estonia won in the Olympics in its history?
The coat of arms of Estonia is ......
3 blue lions on a golden shield
What is the name of the longest river in Estonia?
the Võhandu
When was skype (developed by Estonian software engineers) officially launched to public?
in 2003
What large mammal is Estonia one of the best places in Europe to see in the wild?
brown bear
What unusual sport is played in muddy bogs for fun and competition in Estonia?
The national symbol stone of Estonia is.....
limestone
The highest point is Suur Munamägi that is ......m high
318
Tallinn Town Hall Pharmacy is the oldest pharmacy in Europe. It was first mentioned in the city records in the ...... century..
15th (1422)
Which national park, with forests, wetlands and seaside villages, is the largest and the oldest in Estonia?
Laahemaa
Which traditional dessert is made of a powdered blend of roasted grains and usually mixed with kefir or yogurt?
kama
What does the national bird of Estonia (the barn swallow) symbolize?
happiness and home
There are ........lakes in Estonia
over 1500
What holiday involves dressing up in costumes, going door to door, singing and collecting treats - kind of like Halloween?
Mardipäev
Which bird is known to breed in Estonia and is one of the rarest in Europe?
black stork
A sport invented in Estonia by Ado Kosk in 1993, where you go 360 degrees over the top of a giant swing
Who wrote the lyrics of the Estonian national anthem ''Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm''?
Johann Voldemar Jannsen
The highest waterfall in Estonia is ....
the Valaste
This Lake is in the meteorite crater in Saaremaa
Kaali
Which national park is known for its bogs and ''fifth season''?
Sooma
''fifth season'' - a large flood that transforms the landscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFegAeX6U-g
What is the prize for the winning couple in wife carrying championship?