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Estonia Background and Facts

12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: After centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, Estonia attained independence in 1918. Forcibly incorporated into the USSR in 1940 - an action never recognized by the US - it regained its freedom in 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since the last Russian troops ... Read More

Superlative Dining In Tallinn, Estonia

Hal Licino -- 09/14/2007 03:09 a.m.
Tallinn, on the shores of the Baltic sea in Estonia, is swiftly becoming one of Europe’s most exciting places to visit. Despite the fact that it is extremely rich in history and heritage, Tallinn is an extraordinarily modern city which looks to the future with brash confidence.Tallinn's Old Town with ... Read More