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MY TALLINN
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Location
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located in Northern Europe in the north-eastern part of the Baltic Sea region. Area of Tallinn - 159,2 km² (Estonia 45 227 km²). ClimateThe climate in Tallinn is characterized by a fairly cold winter, a cool spring with little precipitation, a moderately warm summer and a long and rainy autumn. However, some summers have weeks at a stretch of temperatures around +30°C, and a warm, sunny summer can keep autumn at bay until mid-October. TimeEstonia is in the Eastern European Time Zone: GMT + 2 hours. www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/ Time Zone Converter www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html PopulationThe population of Tallinn is 425 974 (01.05.2013). LanguageEstonian's official language is Estonian. Russian, Finnish, English and German are also understood and widely spoken. ReligionThe largest denomination is Lutheran (30%) followed by Russian Orthodox (28%), and Catholic (3%). However, only about 20% of Estonians practice any religion. Visa RegulationsAs of 21 December 2007, Estonia is a part of the Schengen visa area. Foreign Representations in EstoniaFor specific information, please check the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affair's website. CustomsA Customs Guide for travellers to Estonia can be found at www.customs.ee. Tax Free ShoppingTravellers residing outside the European Union are entitled to claim back the VAT/GST on purchases, if exported from the European Union within three months plus months of purchase. Total sales price of the goods purchased must be at least 38,36 EUR (incl. VAT) in a store per day. Stores offering Tax Free Shopping service are displaying well-known Tax Free logo. A store will provide special Refund Cheque, which must be presented together with a passport and purchased goods to customs official for export verification when leaving the European Union. Purhcased goods must be exported in an unused condition. Check refund options from www.global-blue.com.
For further information please contact Global Blue info@global-blue.com or +372 669 0545, the local customs office or a customs officer on duty.Customs helpdesk: +372 696 7435, +372 696 7436. Currency ExchangeNational currency: 1 Euro = 100 cents CommunicationsTo call Tallinn from abroad, dial your international access code and 372 for Estonia and then the telephone number. InternetPublic Internet access points have been set up all over Estonia. They are located in local libraries and post offices. There are over 100 free wireless Internet zones around the country, many of them in rather unexpected places - beaches, Old Town squares, stadiums, and concert halls. Post OfficesTallinn Post Office is located in the centre, at Narva maantee 1, and is open Mon-Fri 08.00-20.00, Sat 9.00-17.00 Ph. +372 617 7033, info@post.ee, www.post.ee. Medical ServicesFor entry into Estonia no vaccinations or health certificates are required. Health insurance policy is optional. PoliceFree-of-charge call from any phone: 110. ReflectorEstonia's traffic laws regulate that wearing a luminous reflector on the right side of outer clothing, at night or in poor visibility conditions, particularly in winter, is compulsory. Public Holidays 2013
1 January - New Year's Day Power SupplyThe electricity current is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz, European-style 2-pin plugs are in use. Public toilets in Tallinn - view this Google map |
