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Estonia – Estonia's capital is Tallinn

(Pronounced est-oh-nee-uh and tah-lin)

To remember the capital of Estonia, use the following mnemonic:

Estimate the number of stones (Estonia) and admire his talent (Tallinn).

Estimate the number of stones (Estonia) and admire his talent (Tallinn).

Interesting facts about Tallinn:

- Best-Preserved Medieval City: Tallinn’s Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, retaining much of its original 13th-century fortification walls and cobblestone streets.

- Pioneer of Free Public Transport: In 2013, Tallinn became the first European capital to make public transportation entirely free for all of its registered residents.

- Home to a Former World’s Tallest Building: From 1549 to 1625, Tallinn’s St. Olaf’s Church was believed to be the tallest building in the world thanks to its towering spire.

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