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5728b383ff5b5019007da4df | When were the deported Estonians allowed to return? | the early 1960s | [
"Estonia\n\nHalf the deported perished, and the other half were not allowed to return until the early 1960s (years after Stalin's death).[citation needed] The activities of Soviet forces in 1940–41 and after reoccupation sparked a guerrilla war against Soviet authorities in Estonia by the Forest Brothers, who consi... |
5728b383ff5b5019007da4e0 | What event led to the return of Estonians back home? | Stalin's death | [
"Estonia\n\nHalf the deported perished, and the other half were not allowed to return until the early 1960s (years after Stalin's death).[citation needed] The activities of Soviet forces in 1940–41 and after reoccupation sparked a guerrilla war against Soviet authorities in Estonia by the Forest Brothers, who consi... |
5728b383ff5b5019007da4e1 | Who fought a guerrilla war against the Soviets? | the Forest Brothers | [
"Estonia\n\nHalf the deported perished, and the other half were not allowed to return until the early 1960s (years after Stalin's death).[citation needed] The activities of Soviet forces in 1940–41 and after reoccupation sparked a guerrilla war against Soviet authorities in Estonia by the Forest Brothers, who consi... |
5728b435ff5b5019007da4ee | What political strategy only allowed major parts of of Estonia to be accessed by the Soviets? | Militarization | [
"Estonia\n\nMilitarization was another aspect of the Soviet state. Large parts of the country, especially the coastal areas, were closed to all but the Soviet military. Most of the sea shore and all sea islands (including Saaremaa and Hiiumaa) were declared \"border zones\". People not actually residing there were ... |
5728b435ff5b5019007da4ef | What sea islands were declared border zones? | Saaremaa and Hiiumaa | [
"Estonia\n\nMilitarization was another aspect of the Soviet state. Large parts of the country, especially the coastal areas, were closed to all but the Soviet military. Most of the sea shore and all sea islands (including Saaremaa and Hiiumaa) were declared \"border zones\". People not actually residing there were ... |
5728b435ff5b5019007da4f0 | What document did people need to travel to the border zones? | permit | [
"Estonia\n\nMilitarization was another aspect of the Soviet state. Large parts of the country, especially the coastal areas, were closed to all but the Soviet military. Most of the sea shore and all sea islands (including Saaremaa and Hiiumaa) were declared \"border zones\". People not actually residing there were ... |
5728b435ff5b5019007da4f1 | What was established in the city of Paldiski? | A notable closed military installation | [
"Estonia\n\nMilitarization was another aspect of the Soviet state. Large parts of the country, especially the coastal areas, were closed to all but the Soviet military. Most of the sea shore and all sea islands (including Saaremaa and Hiiumaa) were declared \"border zones\". People not actually residing there were ... |
5728b4cd2ca10214002da620 | What did most Western countries view as an illegal claim by the USSR? | the annexation of Estonia | [
"Estonia\n\nThe U.S., UK, France, Italy and the majority of other Western countries considered the annexation of Estonia by the USSR illegal. They retained diplomatic relations with the representatives of the independent Republic of Estonia, never de jure recognised the existence of the Estonian SSR, and never reco... |
5728b4cd2ca10214002da621 | What relationship did Western countries continue with Estonia? | diplomatic relations | [
"Estonia\n\nThe U.S., UK, France, Italy and the majority of other Western countries considered the annexation of Estonia by the USSR illegal. They retained diplomatic relations with the representatives of the independent Republic of Estonia, never de jure recognised the existence of the Estonian SSR, and never reco... |
5728b4cd2ca10214002da622 | What institution did Western countries refuse to recognize? | the Estonian SSR | [
"Estonia\n\nThe U.S., UK, France, Italy and the majority of other Western countries considered the annexation of Estonia by the USSR illegal. They retained diplomatic relations with the representatives of the independent Republic of Estonia, never de jure recognised the existence of the Estonian SSR, and never reco... |
5728b4cd2ca10214002da623 | What decade started the push for Estonian independence? | 1980s | [
"Estonia\n\nThe U.S., UK, France, Italy and the majority of other Western countries considered the annexation of Estonia by the USSR illegal. They retained diplomatic relations with the representatives of the independent Republic of Estonia, never de jure recognised the existence of the Estonian SSR, and never reco... |
5728b55c2ca10214002da628 | What year did the Singing Revolution occur? | 1989 | [
"Estonia\n\nIn 1989, during the \"Singing Revolution\", in a landmark demonstration for more independence, more than two million people formed a human chain stretching through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, called the Baltic Way. All three nations had similar experiences of occupation and similar aspirations for re... |
5728b55c2ca10214002da629 | What was the demonstration of the Singing Revolution trying to fight for? | independence | [
"Estonia\n\nIn 1989, during the \"Singing Revolution\", in a landmark demonstration for more independence, more than two million people formed a human chain stretching through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, called the Baltic Way. All three nations had similar experiences of occupation and similar aspirations for re... |
5728b55c2ca10214002da62a | How many people created a chain of solidarity that went Estonia and other countries? | more than two million people | [
"Estonia\n\nIn 1989, during the \"Singing Revolution\", in a landmark demonstration for more independence, more than two million people formed a human chain stretching through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, called the Baltic Way. All three nations had similar experiences of occupation and similar aspirations for re... |
5728b55c2ca10214002da62b | What was the name of the human chain? | the Baltic Way | [
"Estonia\n\nIn 1989, during the \"Singing Revolution\", in a landmark demonstration for more independence, more than two million people formed a human chain stretching through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, called the Baltic Way. All three nations had similar experiences of occupation and similar aspirations for re... |
5728b5ba3acd2414000dfd29 | What is the length of the border that Estonia shares with Lativa? | 267 kilometers | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia's land border with Latvia runs 267 kilometers; the Russian border runs 290 kilometers. From 1920 to 1945, Estonia's border with Russia, set by the 1920 Tartu Peace Treaty, extended beyond the Narva River in the northeast and beyond the town of Pechory (Petseri) in the southeast. This territory, ... |
5728b5ba3acd2414000dfd2a | What is the length of the border that Estonia shares with Russia? | 290 kilometers | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia's land border with Latvia runs 267 kilometers; the Russian border runs 290 kilometers. From 1920 to 1945, Estonia's border with Russia, set by the 1920 Tartu Peace Treaty, extended beyond the Narva River in the northeast and beyond the town of Pechory (Petseri) in the southeast. This territory, ... |
5728b5ba3acd2414000dfd2b | What document established the border between Russia and Estonia? | the 1920 Tartu Peace Treaty | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia's land border with Latvia runs 267 kilometers; the Russian border runs 290 kilometers. From 1920 to 1945, Estonia's border with Russia, set by the 1920 Tartu Peace Treaty, extended beyond the Narva River in the northeast and beyond the town of Pechory (Petseri) in the southeast. This territory, ... |
5728b62eff5b5019007da52c | What body of water borders Estonia? | the Baltic Sea | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia lies on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea immediately across the Gulf of Finland from Finland on the level northwestern part of the rising East European platform between 57.3° and 59.5° N and 21.5° and 28.1° E. Average elevation reaches only 50 metres (164 ft) and the country's highest point ... |
5728b62eff5b5019007da52d | What is the average elevation of Estonia? | 50 metres (164 ft) | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia lies on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea immediately across the Gulf of Finland from Finland on the level northwestern part of the rising East European platform between 57.3° and 59.5° N and 21.5° and 28.1° E. Average elevation reaches only 50 metres (164 ft) and the country's highest point ... |
5728b62eff5b5019007da52e | What is Estonia's highest mountain point? | the Suur Munamägi | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia lies on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea immediately across the Gulf of Finland from Finland on the level northwestern part of the rising East European platform between 57.3° and 59.5° N and 21.5° and 28.1° E. Average elevation reaches only 50 metres (164 ft) and the country's highest point ... |
5728b62eff5b5019007da52f | How tall is the the Suur Munamägi? | 318 metres (1,043 ft) | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia lies on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea immediately across the Gulf of Finland from Finland on the level northwestern part of the rising East European platform between 57.3° and 59.5° N and 21.5° and 28.1° E. Average elevation reaches only 50 metres (164 ft) and the country's highest point ... |
5728b6bbff5b5019007da53e | What section of the temperate climate zone does Estonia reside? | northern part | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia is situated in the northern part of the temperate climate zone and in the transition zone between maritime and continental climate. Estonia has four seasons of near-equal length. Average temperatures range from 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) on the Baltic islands to 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) inland in July, the warm... |
5728b6bbff5b5019007da53f | What is the similar trait of Estonia's four seasons? | near-equal length | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia is situated in the northern part of the temperate climate zone and in the transition zone between maritime and continental climate. Estonia has four seasons of near-equal length. Average temperatures range from 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) on the Baltic islands to 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) inland in July, the warm... |
5728b6bbff5b5019007da540 | What is the average temperature of the Baltic Islands? | 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia is situated in the northern part of the temperate climate zone and in the transition zone between maritime and continental climate. Estonia has four seasons of near-equal length. Average temperatures range from 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) on the Baltic islands to 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) inland in July, the warm... |
5728b6bbff5b5019007da541 | What is the warmest month in Estonia? | July | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia is situated in the northern part of the temperate climate zone and in the transition zone between maritime and continental climate. Estonia has four seasons of near-equal length. Average temperatures range from 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) on the Baltic islands to 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) inland in July, the warm... |
5728b7453acd2414000dfd39 | What is the largest administrative subdivision in Estonia? | A maakond | [
"Estonia\n\nA maakond (county) is the biggest administrative subdivision. The county government (Maavalitsus) of each county is led by a county governor (Maavanem), who represents the national government at the regional level. Governors are appointed by the Government of Estonia for a term of five years. Several ch... |
5728b7453acd2414000dfd3a | What is the county government in Estonia called? | Maavalitsus | [
"Estonia\n\nA maakond (county) is the biggest administrative subdivision. The county government (Maavalitsus) of each county is led by a county governor (Maavanem), who represents the national government at the regional level. Governors are appointed by the Government of Estonia for a term of five years. Several ch... |
5728b7453acd2414000dfd3b | A Maavanem holds what position in Estonia? | county governor | [
"Estonia\n\nA maakond (county) is the biggest administrative subdivision. The county government (Maavalitsus) of each county is led by a county governor (Maavanem), who represents the national government at the regional level. Governors are appointed by the Government of Estonia for a term of five years. Several ch... |
5728b7453acd2414000dfd3c | Who represents the national government on a local level? | Maavanem | [
"Estonia\n\nA maakond (county) is the biggest administrative subdivision. The county government (Maavalitsus) of each county is led by a county governor (Maavanem), who represents the national government at the regional level. Governors are appointed by the Government of Estonia for a term of five years. Several ch... |
5728b8064b864d1900164cba | Who is the leader of Estonia's government? | the Prime Minister of Estonia | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia is a parliamentary representative democratic republic in which the Prime Minister of Estonia is the head of government and which includes a multi-party system. The political culture is stable in Estonia, where power is held between two and three parties that have been in politics for a long time... |
5728b8064b864d1900164cbb | What political structure aids the Prime Minister? | a multi-party system | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia is a parliamentary representative democratic republic in which the Prime Minister of Estonia is the head of government and which includes a multi-party system. The political culture is stable in Estonia, where power is held between two and three parties that have been in politics for a long time... |
5728b8064b864d1900164cbc | The political scene of Estonia is similar to other countries in what continent? | Northern Europe | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia is a parliamentary representative democratic republic in which the Prime Minister of Estonia is the head of government and which includes a multi-party system. The political culture is stable in Estonia, where power is held between two and three parties that have been in politics for a long time... |
5728b8064b864d1900164cbd | Who is Europe's longest serving Prime Minister? | Andrus Ansip | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia is a parliamentary representative democratic republic in which the Prime Minister of Estonia is the head of government and which includes a multi-party system. The political culture is stable in Estonia, where power is held between two and three parties that have been in politics for a long time... |
5728b8a54b864d1900164ccc | What position do the citizens of Estonia elect for a four year term? | The Parliament of Estonia | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Parliament of Estonia (Estonian: Riigikogu) or the legislative branch is elected by people for a four-year term by proportional representation. The Estonian political system operates under a framework laid out in the 1992 constitutional document. The Estonian parliament has 101 members and influence... |
5728b8a54b864d1900164ccd | What year did the Estonians create a constitutional document for their modern political system? | 1992 | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Parliament of Estonia (Estonian: Riigikogu) or the legislative branch is elected by people for a four-year term by proportional representation. The Estonian political system operates under a framework laid out in the 1992 constitutional document. The Estonian parliament has 101 members and influence... |
5728b8a54b864d1900164cce | How many representatives are in the Estonian parliament? | 101 members | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Parliament of Estonia (Estonian: Riigikogu) or the legislative branch is elected by people for a four-year term by proportional representation. The Estonian political system operates under a framework laid out in the 1992 constitutional document. The Estonian parliament has 101 members and influence... |
5728b8a54b864d1900164ccf | What can the Estonian parliament do in regards to treaties? | ratify and denounce international treaties | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Parliament of Estonia (Estonian: Riigikogu) or the legislative branch is elected by people for a four-year term by proportional representation. The Estonian political system operates under a framework laid out in the 1992 constitutional document. The Estonian parliament has 101 members and influence... |
5728b9462ca10214002da67c | Who chooses high state officials of Estonia? | The Riigikogu | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Riigikogu elects and appoints several high officials of the state, including the President of the Republic. In addition to that, the Riigikogu appoints, on the proposal of the President of Estonia, the Chairman of the National Court, the chairman of the board of the Bank of Estonia, the Auditor Gene... |
5728b9462ca10214002da67d | Who does the government have to explain their actions to? | the Riigikogu | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Riigikogu elects and appoints several high officials of the state, including the President of the Republic. In addition to that, the Riigikogu appoints, on the proposal of the President of Estonia, the Chairman of the National Court, the chairman of the board of the Bank of Estonia, the Auditor Gene... |
5728b9462ca10214002da67e | What can the Riigikogu monitor for abuse of influence? | activities of the executive power | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Riigikogu elects and appoints several high officials of the state, including the President of the Republic. In addition to that, the Riigikogu appoints, on the proposal of the President of Estonia, the Chairman of the National Court, the chairman of the board of the Bank of Estonia, the Auditor Gene... |
5728baedff5b5019007da592 | Who establishes the executive branch of Estonia? | the Prime Minister of Estonia | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Government of Estonia (Estonian: Vabariigi Valitsus) or the executive branch is formed by the Prime Minister of Estonia, nominated by the president and approved by the parliament. The government exercises executive power pursuant to the Constitution of Estonia and the laws of the Republic of Estonia... |
5728baedff5b5019007da593 | Who has to approve the Government of Estonia after it is nominated by the President? | parliament | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Government of Estonia (Estonian: Vabariigi Valitsus) or the executive branch is formed by the Prime Minister of Estonia, nominated by the president and approved by the parliament. The government exercises executive power pursuant to the Constitution of Estonia and the laws of the Republic of Estonia... |
5728baedff5b5019007da594 | How many ministers serve in the government? | twelve | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Government of Estonia (Estonian: Vabariigi Valitsus) or the executive branch is formed by the Prime Minister of Estonia, nominated by the president and approved by the parliament. The government exercises executive power pursuant to the Constitution of Estonia and the laws of the Republic of Estonia... |
5728baedff5b5019007da595 | Who has the ability to assign other ministers? | The Prime Minister | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Government of Estonia (Estonian: Vabariigi Valitsus) or the executive branch is formed by the Prime Minister of Estonia, nominated by the president and approved by the parliament. The government exercises executive power pursuant to the Constitution of Estonia and the laws of the Republic of Estonia... |
5728bb98ff5b5019007da59a | What is the most amount of ministers that a Prime Minister can assign? | three | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Prime Minister has the right to appoint a maximum of three such ministers, as the limit of ministers in one government is fifteen. It is also known as the cabinet. The cabinet carries out the country's domestic and foreign policy, shaped by parliament; it directs and co-ordinates the work of governm... |
5728bb98ff5b5019007da59b | What is another name for the governing body of ministers? | the cabinet | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Prime Minister has the right to appoint a maximum of three such ministers, as the limit of ministers in one government is fifteen. It is also known as the cabinet. The cabinet carries out the country's domestic and foreign policy, shaped by parliament; it directs and co-ordinates the work of governm... |
5728bb98ff5b5019007da59c | What strategy does the cabinet execute? | domestic and foreign policy | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Prime Minister has the right to appoint a maximum of three such ministers, as the limit of ministers in one government is fifteen. It is also known as the cabinet. The cabinet carries out the country's domestic and foreign policy, shaped by parliament; it directs and co-ordinates the work of governm... |
5728bb98ff5b5019007da59d | What major responsibility does the cabinet hold? | everything occurring within the authority of executive power | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Prime Minister has the right to appoint a maximum of three such ministers, as the limit of ministers in one government is fifteen. It is also known as the cabinet. The cabinet carries out the country's domestic and foreign policy, shaped by parliament; it directs and co-ordinates the work of governm... |
5728bc254b864d1900164d14 | What digital technology as Estonia been advacning? | Internet voting | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia has pursued the development of the e-state and e-government. Internet voting is used in elections in Estonia. The first internet voting took place in the 2005 local elections and the first in a parliamentary election was made available for the 2007 elections, in which 30,275 individuals voted ov... |
5728bc254b864d1900164d15 | What year did the first internet vote occur in local Estonia elections? | 2005 | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia has pursued the development of the e-state and e-government. Internet voting is used in elections in Estonia. The first internet voting took place in the 2005 local elections and the first in a parliamentary election was made available for the 2007 elections, in which 30,275 individuals voted ov... |
5728bc254b864d1900164d16 | What year did the first internet vote occur in Estonia parliamentary elections? | 2007 | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia has pursued the development of the e-state and e-government. Internet voting is used in elections in Estonia. The first internet voting took place in the 2005 local elections and the first in a parliamentary election was made available for the 2007 elections, in which 30,275 individuals voted ov... |
5728bc254b864d1900164d17 | In 2007, how many Estonians used internet voting? | 30,275 | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia has pursued the development of the e-state and e-government. Internet voting is used in elections in Estonia. The first internet voting took place in the 2005 local elections and the first in a parliamentary election was made available for the 2007 elections, in which 30,275 individuals voted ov... |
5728bcadff5b5019007da5c0 | What document declares supreme power for the people? | the Constitution of Estonia | [
"Estonia\n\nAccording to the Constitution of Estonia (Estonian: Põhiseadus) the supreme power of the state is vested in the people. The people exercise their supreme power of the state on the elections of the Riigikogu through citizens who have the right to vote. The supreme judicial power is vested in the Supreme ... |
5728bcadff5b5019007da5c1 | Who holds supreme judicial power in Estonia? | the Supreme Court or Riigikohus | [
"Estonia\n\nAccording to the Constitution of Estonia (Estonian: Põhiseadus) the supreme power of the state is vested in the people. The people exercise their supreme power of the state on the elections of the Riigikogu through citizens who have the right to vote. The supreme judicial power is vested in the Supreme ... |
5728bcadff5b5019007da5c2 | How many judges are on Estonia's supreme court? | nineteen | [
"Estonia\n\nAccording to the Constitution of Estonia (Estonian: Põhiseadus) the supreme power of the state is vested in the people. The people exercise their supreme power of the state on the elections of the Riigikogu through citizens who have the right to vote. The supreme judicial power is vested in the Supreme ... |
5728bcadff5b5019007da5c3 | How many years does the Chief justice serve? | nine | [
"Estonia\n\nAccording to the Constitution of Estonia (Estonian: Põhiseadus) the supreme power of the state is vested in the people. The people exercise their supreme power of the state on the elections of the Riigikogu through citizens who have the right to vote. The supreme judicial power is vested in the Supreme ... |
5728bd063acd2414000dfd79 | What date did Estonia join the League of Nations? | 22 September 1921 | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia was a member of the League of Nations from 22 September 1921, has been a member of the United Nations since 17 September 1991, and of NATO since 29 March 2004, as well as the European Union since 1 May 2004. Estonia is also a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSC... |
5728bd063acd2414000dfd7a | What date did Estonia join the United Nations? | 17 September 1991 | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia was a member of the League of Nations from 22 September 1921, has been a member of the United Nations since 17 September 1991, and of NATO since 29 March 2004, as well as the European Union since 1 May 2004. Estonia is also a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSC... |
5728bd063acd2414000dfd7b | What date did Estonia join NATO? | 29 March 2004 | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia was a member of the League of Nations from 22 September 1921, has been a member of the United Nations since 17 September 1991, and of NATO since 29 March 2004, as well as the European Union since 1 May 2004. Estonia is also a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSC... |
5728bd063acd2414000dfd7c | What date did Estonia join the European Union? | 1 May 2004 | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia was a member of the League of Nations from 22 September 1921, has been a member of the United Nations since 17 September 1991, and of NATO since 29 March 2004, as well as the European Union since 1 May 2004. Estonia is also a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSC... |
5728bda43acd2414000dfd8b | What type of foreign policy has Estonia sought after getting their independence? | close co-operation | [
"Estonia\n\nSince regaining independence, Estonia has pursued a foreign policy of close co-operation with its Western European partners. The two most important policy objectives in this regard have been accession into NATO and the European Union, achieved in March and May 2004 respectively. Estonia's international ... |
5728bda43acd2414000dfd8c | What were the most important foreign policy priorities? | accession into NATO and the European Union | [
"Estonia\n\nSince regaining independence, Estonia has pursued a foreign policy of close co-operation with its Western European partners. The two most important policy objectives in this regard have been accession into NATO and the European Union, achieved in March and May 2004 respectively. Estonia's international ... |
5728bda43acd2414000dfd8d | What trend has accompanied Estonia's cooperation with Western powers? | deterioration in relations with Russia | [
"Estonia\n\nSince regaining independence, Estonia has pursued a foreign policy of close co-operation with its Western European partners. The two most important policy objectives in this regard have been accession into NATO and the European Union, achieved in March and May 2004 respectively. Estonia's international ... |
5728be814b864d1900164d3e | Which Baltic countries have cooperated with Estonia since the early 1990s? | Latvia and Lithuania | [
"Estonia\n\nSince the early 1990s, Estonia is involved in active trilateral Baltic states co-operation with Latvia and Lithuania, and Nordic-Baltic co-operation with the Nordic countries. The Baltic Council is the joint forum of the interparliamentary Baltic Assembly (BA) and the intergovernmental Baltic Council of... |
5728be814b864d1900164d3f | What is the combined group of the interparliamentary Baltic Assembly and the intergovernmental Baltic Council of Ministers? | The Baltic Council | [
"Estonia\n\nSince the early 1990s, Estonia is involved in active trilateral Baltic states co-operation with Latvia and Lithuania, and Nordic-Baltic co-operation with the Nordic countries. The Baltic Council is the joint forum of the interparliamentary Baltic Assembly (BA) and the intergovernmental Baltic Council of... |
5728be814b864d1900164d40 | What is the name of the joint group that Estonia shares with Denmark and 7 other countries? | Nordic-Baltic Eight | [
"Estonia\n\nSince the early 1990s, Estonia is involved in active trilateral Baltic states co-operation with Latvia and Lithuania, and Nordic-Baltic co-operation with the Nordic countries. The Baltic Council is the joint forum of the interparliamentary Baltic Assembly (BA) and the intergovernmental Baltic Council of... |
5728be824b864d1900164d41 | What year did Parliamentary co-operation between the Baltic Assembly and Nordic Council start? | 1989 | [
"Estonia\n\nSince the early 1990s, Estonia is involved in active trilateral Baltic states co-operation with Latvia and Lithuania, and Nordic-Baltic co-operation with the Nordic countries. The Baltic Council is the joint forum of the interparliamentary Baltic Assembly (BA) and the intergovernmental Baltic Council of... |
5728bf712ca10214002da6da | What has been a major factor in the restoration of Estonia after winning their independence? | closer ties with the Nordic countries | [
"Estonia\n\nAn important element in Estonia's post-independence reorientation has been closer ties with the Nordic countries, especially Finland and Sweden. Indeed, Estonians consider themselves a Nordic people rather than Balts, based on their historical ties with Sweden, Denmark and particularly Finland. In Decem... |
5728bf712ca10214002da6db | When did Toomas Hendrik Ilves deliver his speech? | December 1999 | [
"Estonia\n\nAn important element in Estonia's post-independence reorientation has been closer ties with the Nordic countries, especially Finland and Sweden. Indeed, Estonians consider themselves a Nordic people rather than Balts, based on their historical ties with Sweden, Denmark and particularly Finland. In Decem... |
5728bf712ca10214002da6dc | Who expressed a speech called "Estonia as a Nordic Country"? | Toomas Hendrik Ilves | [
"Estonia\n\nAn important element in Estonia's post-independence reorientation has been closer ties with the Nordic countries, especially Finland and Sweden. Indeed, Estonians consider themselves a Nordic people rather than Balts, based on their historical ties with Sweden, Denmark and particularly Finland. In Decem... |
5728bf712ca10214002da6dd | What year did the foreign ministry hold an exhibit exploring the Nordic ties of Estonia? | 2003 | [
"Estonia\n\nAn important element in Estonia's post-independence reorientation has been closer ties with the Nordic countries, especially Finland and Sweden. Indeed, Estonians consider themselves a Nordic people rather than Balts, based on their historical ties with Sweden, Denmark and particularly Finland. In Decem... |
5728c01f4b864d1900164d50 | When did Estonia join the European Union's Nordic Battle Group? | 2005 | [
"Estonia\n\nIn 2005, Estonia joined the European Union's Nordic Battle Group. It has also shown continued interest in joining the Nordic Council. Whereas in 1992 Russia accounted for 92% of Estonia's international trade, today there is extensive economic interdependence between Estonia and its Nordic neighbours: th... |
5728c01f4b864d1900164d51 | What government institution did Estonia continue to show desire in joining? | the Nordic Council | [
"Estonia\n\nIn 2005, Estonia joined the European Union's Nordic Battle Group. It has also shown continued interest in joining the Nordic Council. Whereas in 1992 Russia accounted for 92% of Estonia's international trade, today there is extensive economic interdependence between Estonia and its Nordic neighbours: th... |
5728c01f4b864d1900164d52 | What percentage of Estonia's foreign trade was held by Russia in 1992? | 92% | [
"Estonia\n\nIn 2005, Estonia joined the European Union's Nordic Battle Group. It has also shown continued interest in joining the Nordic Council. Whereas in 1992 Russia accounted for 92% of Estonia's international trade, today there is extensive economic interdependence between Estonia and its Nordic neighbours: th... |
5728c01f4b864d1900164d53 | What percentage of Estonia exports are sent to Nordic countries? | 42% | [
"Estonia\n\nIn 2005, Estonia joined the European Union's Nordic Battle Group. It has also shown continued interest in joining the Nordic Council. Whereas in 1992 Russia accounted for 92% of Estonia's international trade, today there is extensive economic interdependence between Estonia and its Nordic neighbours: th... |
5728c0912ca10214002da700 | What name describes the combined body of all Estonia military? | the Estonian Defence Forces | [
"Estonia\n\nThe military of Estonia is based upon the Estonian Defence Forces (Estonian: Kaitsevägi), which is the name of the unified armed forces of the republic with Maavägi (Army), Merevägi (Navy), Õhuvägi (Air Force) and a paramilitary national guard organisation Kaitseliit (Defence League). The Estonian Natio... |
5728c0912ca10214002da701 | What is the name of Estonia's Army? | Maavägi | [
"Estonia\n\nThe military of Estonia is based upon the Estonian Defence Forces (Estonian: Kaitsevägi), which is the name of the unified armed forces of the republic with Maavägi (Army), Merevägi (Navy), Õhuvägi (Air Force) and a paramilitary national guard organisation Kaitseliit (Defence League). The Estonian Natio... |
5728c0912ca10214002da702 | What is the name of Estonia's Navy? | Merevägi | [
"Estonia\n\nThe military of Estonia is based upon the Estonian Defence Forces (Estonian: Kaitsevägi), which is the name of the unified armed forces of the republic with Maavägi (Army), Merevägi (Navy), Õhuvägi (Air Force) and a paramilitary national guard organisation Kaitseliit (Defence League). The Estonian Natio... |
5728c0912ca10214002da703 | What is the name of Estonia's Air Force? | Õhuvägi | [
"Estonia\n\nThe military of Estonia is based upon the Estonian Defence Forces (Estonian: Kaitsevägi), which is the name of the unified armed forces of the republic with Maavägi (Army), Merevägi (Navy), Õhuvägi (Air Force) and a paramilitary national guard organisation Kaitseliit (Defence League). The Estonian Natio... |
5728c1523acd2414000dfda7 | Which countries aid Estonia in trilateral defense strategies? | Latvia and Lithuania | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia co-operates with Latvia and Lithuania in several trilateral Baltic defence co-operation initiatives, including Baltic Battalion (BALTBAT), Baltic Naval Squadron (BALTRON), Baltic Air Surveillance Network (BALTNET) and joint military educational institutions such as the Baltic Defence College in ... |
5728c1523acd2414000dfda8 | What joint military educational academy does Estonia share with Baltic Countries? | the Baltic Defence College | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia co-operates with Latvia and Lithuania in several trilateral Baltic defence co-operation initiatives, including Baltic Battalion (BALTBAT), Baltic Naval Squadron (BALTRON), Baltic Air Surveillance Network (BALTNET) and joint military educational institutions such as the Baltic Defence College in ... |
5728c1523acd2414000dfda9 | Where is the Baltic Defence College located? | Tartu | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia co-operates with Latvia and Lithuania in several trilateral Baltic defence co-operation initiatives, including Baltic Battalion (BALTBAT), Baltic Naval Squadron (BALTRON), Baltic Air Surveillance Network (BALTNET) and joint military educational institutions such as the Baltic Defence College in ... |
5728c1523acd2414000dfdaa | When were the Baltic states asked to join NORDEFCO? | January 2011 | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia co-operates with Latvia and Lithuania in several trilateral Baltic defence co-operation initiatives, including Baltic Battalion (BALTBAT), Baltic Naval Squadron (BALTRON), Baltic Air Surveillance Network (BALTNET) and joint military educational institutions such as the Baltic Defence College in ... |
5728c1f53acd2414000dfdb9 | Who have been jointly working on protection against cyberwarfare? | The Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces have been working on a cyberwarfare and defence formation for some years now. In 2007, a military doctrine of an e-military of Estonia was officially introduced as the country was under massive cyberattacks in 2007. The proposed aim of the e-military is to ... |
5728c1f53acd2414000dfdba | What year was a declaration of e-military introduced? | 2007 | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces have been working on a cyberwarfare and defence formation for some years now. In 2007, a military doctrine of an e-military of Estonia was officially introduced as the country was under massive cyberattacks in 2007. The proposed aim of the e-military is to ... |
5728c1f53acd2414000dfdbb | What event in 2007 led to a need for e-military action? | massive cyberattacks | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces have been working on a cyberwarfare and defence formation for some years now. In 2007, a military doctrine of an e-military of Estonia was officially introduced as the country was under massive cyberattacks in 2007. The proposed aim of the e-military is to ... |
5728c1f53acd2414000dfdbc | When was the Computer Emergency Response Team of Estonia established? | 2006 | [
"Estonia\n\nThe Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces have been working on a cyberwarfare and defence formation for some years now. In 2007, a military doctrine of an e-military of Estonia was officially introduced as the country was under massive cyberattacks in 2007. The proposed aim of the e-military is to ... |
5728c2833acd2414000dfdc1 | What institution views the economy of Estonia as high income? | the World Bank | [
"Estonia\n\nAs a member of the European Union, Estonia is considered a high-income economy by the World Bank. The GDP (PPP) per capita of the country, a good indicator of wealth, was in 2015 $28,781 according to the IMF, between that of Slovak Republic and Lithuania, but below that of other long-time EU members suc... |
5728c2833acd2414000dfdc2 | What was the GDP of Estonia in 2015? | $28,781 | [
"Estonia\n\nAs a member of the European Union, Estonia is considered a high-income economy by the World Bank. The GDP (PPP) per capita of the country, a good indicator of wealth, was in 2015 $28,781 according to the IMF, between that of Slovak Republic and Lithuania, but below that of other long-time EU members suc... |
5728c2833acd2414000dfdc3 | What countries share similar levels of GDP with Estonia? | Slovak Republic and Lithuania | [
"Estonia\n\nAs a member of the European Union, Estonia is considered a high-income economy by the World Bank. The GDP (PPP) per capita of the country, a good indicator of wealth, was in 2015 $28,781 according to the IMF, between that of Slovak Republic and Lithuania, but below that of other long-time EU members suc... |
5728c2833acd2414000dfdc4 | Where is Estonia ranked in the 2015 Index of Economic Freedom? | 8th | [
"Estonia\n\nAs a member of the European Union, Estonia is considered a high-income economy by the World Bank. The GDP (PPP) per capita of the country, a good indicator of wealth, was in 2015 $28,781 according to the IMF, between that of Slovak Republic and Lithuania, but below that of other long-time EU members suc... |
5728c3354b864d1900164d84 | How much of consumed electricity does Estonia produce by itself? | 75% | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia produces about 75% of its consumed electricity. In 2011 about 85% of it was generated with locally mined oil shale. Alternative energy sources such as wood, peat, and biomass make up approximately 9% of primary energy production. Renewable wind energy was about 6% of total consumption in 2009. E... |
5728c3354b864d1900164d85 | What percentage of electricity was produced with local oil shale in 2011? | about 85% | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia produces about 75% of its consumed electricity. In 2011 about 85% of it was generated with locally mined oil shale. Alternative energy sources such as wood, peat, and biomass make up approximately 9% of primary energy production. Renewable wind energy was about 6% of total consumption in 2009. E... |
5728c3354b864d1900164d86 | What alternative energy sources account for 9% of energy production? | wood, peat, and biomass | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia produces about 75% of its consumed electricity. In 2011 about 85% of it was generated with locally mined oil shale. Alternative energy sources such as wood, peat, and biomass make up approximately 9% of primary energy production. Renewable wind energy was about 6% of total consumption in 2009. E... |
5728c3354b864d1900164d87 | What percentage of electricity was produced from renewable energy in 2009? | 6% | [
"Estonia\n\nEstonia produces about 75% of its consumed electricity. In 2011 about 85% of it was generated with locally mined oil shale. Alternative energy sources such as wood, peat, and biomass make up approximately 9% of primary energy production. Renewable wind energy was about 6% of total consumption in 2009. E... |
5728c4c42ca10214002da74a | When did the global economic recession start? | 2007 | [
"Estonia\n\nBecause of the global economic recession that began in 2007, the GDP of Estonia decreased by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter of 2008, over 3% in the 3rd quarter of 2008, and over 9% in the 4th quarter of 2008. The Estonian government made a supplementary negative budget, which was passed by Riigikogu. The reven... |
5728c4c42ca10214002da74b | What trend led to the decrease of Estonia's GDP? | global economic recession | [
"Estonia\n\nBecause of the global economic recession that began in 2007, the GDP of Estonia decreased by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter of 2008, over 3% in the 3rd quarter of 2008, and over 9% in the 4th quarter of 2008. The Estonian government made a supplementary negative budget, which was passed by Riigikogu. The reven... |
5728c4c42ca10214002da74c | Who approved the supplementary negative budget drafted by the Estonian government? | Riigikogu | [
"Estonia\n\nBecause of the global economic recession that began in 2007, the GDP of Estonia decreased by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter of 2008, over 3% in the 3rd quarter of 2008, and over 9% in the 4th quarter of 2008. The Estonian government made a supplementary negative budget, which was passed by Riigikogu. The reven... |
5728c4c42ca10214002da74d | What year did Estonia start their economic rise based on strong exports? | 2010 | [
"Estonia\n\nBecause of the global economic recession that began in 2007, the GDP of Estonia decreased by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter of 2008, over 3% in the 3rd quarter of 2008, and over 9% in the 4th quarter of 2008. The Estonian government made a supplementary negative budget, which was passed by Riigikogu. The reven... |
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