We know Estonia
4.1.2022 | Estonia

January Quiz! Test your knowledge of Estonia…

Photo Andrei Chertkov

January Quiz! Test your knowledge of Estonia…

1. Palmse Manor is in which county?

A. Lääne-Virumaa

B. Järvamaa

C. Põlvamaa

 

2. In what year did Estonia become a member of NATO?

A. 1999

B. 2004

C. 2011

 

3. How old is Estonian singer Ivo Linna?

A. 52 years

B. 62 years

C. 72 years

 

4. In what year did Estonia become independent for the first time?

A. 1917

B. 1918

C. 1919

 

5. What is the old folk name for January in Estonian?

A. Näärikuu

B. Lumekuu

C. Külmakuu

 

6. Which party is not represented in the Estonian government?

A. Estonian Centre Party

B. Social Democratic Party

C. Estonian Reform Party

 

7. What year is the first written mention of St. Olaf’s Church in Tallinn?

A. 1267

B. 1467

C. 1667

 

8. According to the Bank of Estonia (Eesti Pank), how much did Estonia’s economy grow by in 2021?

A. About 3 per cent

B. About 5 per cent

C. About 8 per cent

 

9. How many different mammal species live in Estonia?

A. 16

B. 32

C. 64

 

10. In what year was the Tartu Peace Treaty signed between Estonia and Soviet Russia?

A. 1918

B. 1920

C. 1922

 

11. Who is the Ambassador of the USA to Estonia?

A. Jeffry Levine

B. John Wiley

C. Brian Roraff

 

12. In what year did Estonia become a member of the UN?

A. 1991

B. 2001

C. 2011

 

Answers: 1. A, 2. B, 3. C, 4. B, 5. A, 6. B, 7. A, 8. C, 9. C, 10. B, 11. C, 12. A

 

 

To learn more about this and similar topics
Estonia Quiz

10.6.2026 | Estonia

Pärnu’s MONA Welcomes New Exhibition

Pärnu’s MONA Welcomes New Exhibition

Pärnu’s Museum of New Art, or MONA, welcomes the 33rd edition of the long-running international nude art exhibition series titled … Read more

10.6.2026 | Beauty

Ülemiste Spa to Open in Autumn 2028

Ülemiste Spa to Open in Autumn 2028

SPA Tours, which operates Ring Spa in Tallinn’s Õismäe district as well as three spa hotels in Viimsi, Saaremaa and … Read more

6.6.2026 | Estonia

camera icon6
Hidden Treasures of Northern Estonia: Three Day Trips to Gems Tucked Away on Back Roads

Hidden Treasures of Northern Estonia: Three Day Trips to Gems Tucked Away on Back Roads

If you have already seen Tallinn and have a car at your disposal, it is worth heading away from the … Read more

3.6.2026 | Estonia

Estonian Flag Day

Estonian Flag Day

Alongside the national anthem and coat of arms, Estonia’s state symbol since 1918 has been the blue-black-white tricolour flag. Flag … Read more

29.5.2026 | Culture

A Piece of Soviet Nostalgia in the Middle of Tallinn’s Skyscrapers

A Piece of Soviet Nostalgia in the Middle of Tallinn’s Skyscrapers

You have probably noticed the almost windowless brown-brick building with curved walls near the Stockmann department store in Tallinn. Did … Read more

27.5.2026 | Estonia

Across Estonia With Extra Summer Bus Services

Across Estonia With Extra Summer Bus Services

  Lux Express, which clearly dominates long-distance bus connections between Estonian cities, is increasing the number of daily departures for … Read more

25.5.2026 | Estonia

Contactless Payment for All Doors on Tallinn Public Transport

Contactless Payment for All Doors on Tallinn Public Transport

From Wednesday, 27 May 2026, passengers on Tallinn public transport buses and trams can pay for their journey at … Read more

19.5.2026 | Estonia

The Gentle Charm of Southern Estonia

The Gentle Charm of Southern Estonia

Far from the rush of the capital and the best-known tourist routes lies Southern Estonia. The region consists of … Read more