HISTORY
In which year did Estonia first gain its independence?
1918
What is the name of the dark bread that is a staple in Estonian cuisine?
Rye bread/must leib
What is the name of the biggest lake in Estonia?
Lake Peipus/Peipsi järv
What is the capital city of Estonia?
Tallinn
What language do people speak in Estonia?
Estonian
In which year did Estonia regain its independence and what country were they occupied by?
1991, Russia/USSR
What is the name of the Estonian Christmas dish made from blood and barley?
Blood sausage/verivorst
What is Estonia's highest natural hill?
Suur Munamägi
Is Estonia mostly flat or mountanious?
Flat
What colors are on the Estonian flag?
Blue, black, white
Historically, which religion do Estonians hold dearest?
Paganism, connection to nature, protestant lutheranism
What traditional Estonian drink is made from fermented bread?
Kali
More than half of Estonia's land is covered by what type of natural landscape?
Forests
Name all of Estonia's bordering countries.
Latvia, Russia, Finland, Sweden
What is an important cultural event in Estonia?
The Song Festival, The Dance Festival/laulupidu, tantsupidu
Which two foreign powers have historically ruled Estonia for the longest time?
Russia and Germany
What is the name of the classic Estonian sandwich that is typically made with rye bread, butter, egg, a sprinkle of green onion and topped with splinter fish?
Splinter fish sandwich/kiluvõileib
What kind of rare natural landscape is typical and easy to find in Estonia?
Bogs
What sea lies to the north and west of Estonia?
The Baltic Sea
What is the traditional Estonian folk music instrument that resonates with a guitar and balalaika?
Kannel
Why is Estonia's independence in 1991 described as a "restoration" rather than a new independence?
Estonia already existed as a state since 1918 and was occupied later on, not dissolved.
What traditional Estonian dessert is made from bread crumbs, sugar, and berries?
Kama, bread soup/leivasupp
What type of tree is the most widespread in Estonia's woods?
Pine tree/mänd
What is the name of Estonia's biggest island?
Saaremaa
Name three Estonian inventions. (eg. brands, programs, gagets...)
Skype, Bolt, delivery robots