How a nation regained its independence through the power of song
In short: Explore the geography and history of Estonia, the northernmost Baltic state. This video covers the country's journey from Soviet rule to a modern digital society, including its unique landscape and the famous Singing Revolution.
The video provides a profile of Estonia, a country in northeastern Europe characterized by a landscape shaped by glacial activity. From the moraine hills in the south to the sandy areas of the former glacier's edge, the terrain is largely undulating with a mean elevation of 50 metres. The country includes approximately 1,500 islands, the largest being Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.
Historically, Estonia was forcibly incorporated into the U.S.S.R. in 1940 and remained a Soviet republic until 1991. The video touches upon the nation's path to reclaiming independence and its subsequent integration into the European Union and NATO in 2004. It also clarifies travel details, such as the ferry from Finland taking between 1 hour 45 minutes and 2 hours.
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Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: Geography Now! Estonia
- Also: Estonia | Culture, Map, People, History, & Facts | Britannica
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