Fun facts about Tallinn
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The name Tallinn is derived from Taani-linna, meaning 'Danish-castle'.
Tallinn
Estonia
Tallinn is the capital and most populous city of Estonia. Located on a bay in northern Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of 452,563 as of 2026 and administratively lies in Harju County. As of 2024, the population of the Tallinn metropolitan area is estimated at 646,315.
From the “Names and etymology” section
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Tallinn was granted Lübeck town rights by the king of Denmark in 1248.
Tallinn
Estonia
Tallinn is the capital and most populous city of Estonia. Located on a bay in northern Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of 452,563 as of 2026 and administratively lies in Harju County. As of 2024, the population of the Tallinn metropolitan area is estimated at 646,315.
From the “History” section
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The highest point in Tallinn is situated in Hiiu, Nõmme District, at 64 metres above sea level.
Tallinn
Estonia
Tallinn is the capital and most populous city of Estonia. Located on a bay in northern Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of 452,563 as of 2026 and administratively lies in Harju County. As of 2024, the population of the Tallinn metropolitan area is estimated at 646,315.
From the “Geography” section
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Tallinn's population as of 1 January 2025 is projected to be 456,518.
Tallinn
Estonia
Tallinn is the capital and most populous city of Estonia. Located on a bay in northern Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of 452,563 as of 2026 and administratively lies in Harju County. As of 2024, the population of the Tallinn metropolitan area is estimated at 646,315.
From the “Demographics” section
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Tallinn was a European Capital of Culture in 2011, alongside Turku, Finland.
Tallinn
Estonia
Tallinn is the capital and most populous city of Estonia. Located on a bay in northern Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of 452,563 as of 2026 and administratively lies in Harju County. As of 2024, the population of the Tallinn metropolitan area is estimated at 646,315.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: Ben Bender · CC BY-SA 3.0