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Old Town of Tallinn, Tallinn, Estonia - panoramio (58 cropped)
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The name Tallinn is derived from Taani-linna, meaning 'Danish-castle'.

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Tallinn

Estonia

Country
Estonia
Population
454.0K
Coordinates
59.44, 24.75
510th most populous city in the world

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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