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Estonia Vacation Rentals
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on July 19, 2010
Bordered to the north and west by the Baltic Sea, to the east by the Russian Federation and to the south by Latvia, Estonia is one of the three Baltic Republics that has great scenic beauty with many forests, lakes and islands. Indeed, it is known for its enormous forests, beautiful wetlands and remote offshore islands. And it is one of Europe’s most friendly and forward-thinking nations.
Estonia has a lot to offer all visitors to the area. It’s a great way to learn first hand about the Estonia region and all that it has to offer! Talllinn, the ancient Hanseatic city and the capital of Estonia, offers historical and architectural monuments. Parnu, which is known as a seaport and a health resort, offers its theater and its 3km long sandy beach. Tartu offers its very old university and other sights like the Vyshgorod Cathedral, the Town Hall, and the university’s Botanical Garden. Narva, which is one of the oldest towns in Estonia, offers some great old architectural monuments and museums. Other nice places to visit are Haapsalu, Saaremaa, and Mustvee.
Tallinn, Estonia – A Great Place To Visit For Business Or Vacation!
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on July 19, 2010
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is well known for her fully preserved medieval Old Town and a pulsating nightlife. Recently many stylish places for eating and drinking have sprung up in Tallinn, many of them offering decent quality food, and it is not hard to find a place for dancing. Those who travel out of the city will get acquainted with our beautiful countryside (for instance, Estonia is known as the land of 1000 islands), the long seashore, the picturesque Baltic German manor houses etc.
And there are not many cities whose face is designed by the 21st century rather than the 18th or 19th.
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Cyberwar in Estonia and the Middle East
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on July 19, 2010
Did a member of your family help launch a cyber attack that brought an entire nation to its knees? No, seriously, don’t laugh. In April 2007, communications in the Baltic state of Estonia were crippled through a coordinated attack that relied on the computers of millions of innocent users around the world, just like you and your kin. The strike was notable in fully demonstrating how cyber war had moved from idea to reality. And it all started with the movements of a single soldier.
The Bronze Soldier is a two-meter statue which formerly stood in a small square in Tallinn, the Estonian capital, above the burial site of Soviet soldiers lost in the Second World War. The memorial has long divided the population of the country, with native Estonians considering it a symbol of Soviet (and formerly Nazi) occupation and a large minority population (around 25% of the total) of ethnic Russian immigrants seeing it as an emblem of Soviet victory over the Nazis and Russian claims over Estonia. When the country’s newly appointed Ansip government initiated plans to relocate the statue and the remains as part of a 2007 electoral mandate, the move sparked the worst riots the country had ever seen – and a startling cyber attack from Russia.
Pre-paid SIM Cards for Estonia
Posted by alibabarika in Estonia Articles on July 19, 2010
Amongst the Baltic States, Estonia is the smallest country with a population of 1.7 million. Tallinn is the capital of the country and is a small city having about half a million inhabitants. The city of the Danes, as the word Tallinn means, tells the story if the country’s history. At present, Tallinn is full of people of many nationalities and this old Hansa city is surrounded by a 2.5 kilometers of stone wall, which dates back to the Middle Ages. Tallinn offers its visitors with many museums, small restaurants and galleries displaying new Estonian Art. The town is known for its international yachting events of the 1980 Olympic Games. The National Singing Stadium, on the outskirts of the city, holds world renowned song festivals, which is one of the attractions for the tourists in Estonia.
Estonia is a low lying country with forests, lakes and many rivers, most of which are draining into the Gulf of Finland to the north or eastward into Lake Peipus, its largest lake. Being separated by the narrow Gulf of Finland with Finland, it has strong cultural and linguistic ties with the country. When you visit Estonia, you will see the old soviet army barracks of the yester years, which was once off-limits even to the Estonian themselves. You will also find the modern Estonia, which is presently a member of the European Union, where 67% of its citizens voted in favour of joining the Union.