Tallinn Statistics - Tallinn
in numbers
location: county Harju, northertn Estonia, 59° 26'
N, 24° 46' E
altitude: at the sea level
population: 400 000 citizens
ethnic mix: majority Estonians
religion: Evangelical Lutheran, Russian Orthodox
country dialing code: 372
no area code is used
time zone: EET - Eastern European Time (GTM +2)
electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs
are standard
average January temp: -5.2 °C (22.6 °F)
average July temp: 16.5 °C (61.7°F)
annual rainfall: 565 mm (22.3 inches)
Tallinn attractions
The authentical atmosphere of medieval town combined
with lively modern city bustle attract thousands of visitors to the capital
of Estonia - Tallinn. Being for centuries the crossroad between east and
west the citizens are used to be warm hosts to guests from all directions.
Tallinn Old Town
The Old Town of Tallinn belongs to the best preserved
of Europe. Labyrinth of cobblestone streets and alleys, surrounded by
powerful city walls offer the feeling of merchants dealing on the streets
like during Tallinn's golden age, that lasted from 15th to 16th century.
Pirita
Located just 6 kms from city centre of Tallinn the location
is popular place for spending tranquille free time. The ruins of gothic
convent, bothanical garden and TV tower are situated on shores of Pirita
river.
Rocca al Mare
Even the name sounds so Italian, it describes the cliff
above sea that gave the name to whole neighbourhood. Very popular between
children, as the Tallinn Zoo, Tallinn amusement park Tivoli and Estonian
Open Air Museum present plenty of childrens most popular dreams.
Estonia Public Holidays 2006
1 January New Year's Day
24 February Independence Day: the 87th anniversary of the declaration
founding the Rebuplic of Estonia (1918)
14 April Good Friday
16 April Easter Sunday
1 May Spring Day
15 May Whitsunday
23 June Victory Day
24 June St. John's Day
20 August Day of Restoration of Independence: Estonia regains independence
after Soviet times (1991)
25 December Christmas Day
26 December The Second Christmas Holiday
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