Who are the Estonians?

Q: Who are the Estonians?


A: The Estonians are a Finnic people closely related to the Finns and inhabiting primarily the country of Estonia.

Q: What language do Estonians speak?


A: Estonians speak a Finno-Ugric language known as Estonian.

Q: Are Estonians related to the Baltic peoples of Latvia and Lithuania?


A: No, Estonians are linguistically and ethnically unrelated to the Baltic peoples of Latvia and Lithuania, although Estonia is traditionally grouped as one of the Baltic countries.

Q: What is the traditional geographic location of Estonia?


A: The traditional geographic location of Estonia is in the Baltic region.

Q: Are Estonians a minority or a majority in Estonia?


A: Estonians are the majority ethnic group in Estonia.

Q: Are the Estonians and the Finns distinct peoples?


A: Although they are distinct peoples, the Estonians share a close cultural and linguistic relationship with the Finns.

Q: What’s the official language of Estonia?


A: The official language of Estonia is Estonian.

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