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    Places in News: Estonia

    Posted 20 Sep 2025

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    Article Summary

    Article Summary

    Estonia, a Baltic nation, sought NATO consultations after Russian jets violated its airspace, highlighting regional security concerns amidst its geographic features and political border tensions.

    Map highlighting Estonia in Northern Europe, showing its capital Tallinn and neighboring countries including Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Finland, Sweden, and bordering seas such as the Baltic Sea and the North Sea.

    Estonia (Capital: Tallinn)

    Estonia sought North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consultations after Russian jets violated its airspace.

    Political Features

    • A Baltic country in Northern Europe.
    • Besides Estonia, the Baltic region includes Latvia and Lithuania.
    • Land Borders: Russia (east) and Latvia (south).
    • To the north, Estonia is bounded by the Gulf of Finland, while to the west it opens to the Baltic Sea.

    Geographic Features

    • Swamps and bogs account for nearly 22% of Estonia’s total land area.
    • Highest Point: Suur Munamagi
    • Longest river: The Võhandu
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    • Estonia
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