Estonia fast becoming a digital country
For centuries, the Republic of Estonia has been ruled by foreigners. Denmark, Germany, Russia, Sweden and Poland fought over this European country to seize its geographical position as a gateway between the East and the West.
But on 23 February 1918, the Manifesto to the Peoples of Estonia was read from the balcony of the Endla Theater in Pärnu that finally declared Estonia as a sovereign nation. The following day marked the birth of the Republic of Estonia.
While its usual celebration involves grandiose activities, this year’s festivities honoring Estonia’s Independence Day are toned down because of Covid-19.
According to visitestonia. com, President Kersti Kaljulaid’s reception and gala concert that were supposed to be held in Tartu on 24 February have been canceled. Viewers instead can anticipate the Head of State’s speech via a television airing.
Estonians can also watch the ceremonial hoisting of the national flag at the Tall Hermann Tower via the ERR broadcast. As crowds are not expected to fly the flag on Toompea this time, Estonians are encouraged to hoist the national flag at home.
Also considered a Baltic gem, Estonia is known for its hilltop fortresses and diverse terrain that spans rocky beaches to forests and lakes.
Estonia is also fast becoming a digital country.
In data provided on e-estonia.com, it is said that 99 percent of Estonia’s government services are provided online. There are 5.9 percent employees involved in the ICT sector and its startups are recorded to be over a thousand.
Estonia is also considered a Baltic gem, known for its hilltop fortresses and diverse terrain that spans rocky beaches to forests and lakes.