2012 october estonia presentation for lublin

Introduction of EstoniaIntroduction of EstoniaMarika SarapuuTallinn Laagna Secondary School2012

ESTONIA

Estonia is a small country in Estonia is a small country in Eastern Europe.Eastern Europe.

ESTONIA

•The first Republic of Estonia lasted from 1918-1939.

•From 1939-1991 Estonia was under Soviet occupation.

In 1991 the Estonians regained their independence.

Estonia has a parliamentary democracy.

February 24 is our February 24 is our Independence DayIndependence Day

The Palace of Kadriorg. The residence for the President of

Estonia. A photograph by Toomas Tuul.

The total area is 45,000 km2.

The population is 1.3 million.

The official language is Estonian.

70% of the population lives 70% of the population lives in towns.in towns.

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While 30% lives in the While 30% lives in the country.country.

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There are 15 counties and 46 There are 15 counties and 46 towns in Estonia.towns in Estonia.

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Tallinn

From 1992 to 2010 we had our From 1992 to 2010 we had our own money – Estonian kroon.own money – Estonian kroon.

The capital of Estonia is The capital of Estonia is Tallinn.Tallinn.

The national colours are blue, The national colours are blue, black and white.black and white.

The national flower is the The national flower is the cornflower.cornflower.

The national bird is the The national bird is the swallow.swallow.

The national stone is the The national stone is the lime stone.lime stone.

There are many lakes in There are many lakes in Estonia.Estonia.

Võrtsjärv

And there are many And there are many rivers.rivers.

Emajõgi

There are many islands.There are many islands.

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40% of Estonia is covered 40% of Estonia is covered with forests.with forests.

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The most common trees are The most common trees are the birch, pine and spruce.the birch, pine and spruce.

There are lots of berries and There are lots of berries and mushrooms in the forests.mushrooms in the forests.

Our nature is beautiful and Our nature is beautiful and picturesque.picturesque.

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There are all four seasons There are all four seasons represented in Estonia.represented in Estonia.

FARMHOUSE BLACK BREAD

FOLKLORE MUSIC

NATIONAL COSTUME

There are 4 natural parks in There are 4 natural parks in Estonia.Estonia.

Karula

Lahemaa

Vilsandi

Soomaa

Estonia lies at the Baltic Sea.Estonia lies at the Baltic Sea.

The main industry is food The main industry is food industry.industry.

Our fish-products are known all Our fish-products are known all over the world.over the world.

Many mobile companies have Many mobile companies have their factories here.their factories here.

Estonians are fond of singing Estonians are fond of singing and dancing.and dancing.

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A Song- and Dance Festival is A Song- and Dance Festival is held every 4 years.held every 4 years.

TALLINN SONG FESTIVAL GROUND.

AchivementsAchivements

•Creating Skype.

•Estonia won Eurovision Song contest in 2001.

MUST-SEE-PLACESMUST-SEE-PLACESTHE OLD TOWN OF TALLINN

MUST-SEE-PLACESMUST-SEE-PLACES

NEVSKI CATHEDRAL

ESTONIAN ART MUSEUM

THE TOWN HALL

Lahemaa National ParkLahemaa National Park

School systemSchool system

•Children start school at the age of 7.

•Elementary school is forms 1-4.

•Basic school is forms 1-9.

Children must attend school till the age of 16.

•Secondary school is forms 10-12.

•School lunch is provided by the state (it’s free for basic school).

TALLINN LAAGNA SECONDARY SCHOOL

•There is no school uniform required unless the school has established its own.

•Basic school ends with national exams in maths, Estonian and one optional exam.

•Secondary school ends with national exams in maths, Estonian and English.

School yearSchool year

•The school starts on 1 Septemer.

•The 1st half term is 2 months long.

•The Christmas holiday starts on 23 December.

•The 3rd half term is 10 weeks long.

•The 4th half-term is 8 weeks long.

•The summer holiday lasts from June to September, 3 months.

Tallinn Laagna Secondary Tallinn Laagna Secondary SchoolSchool

•Is a municipal school, it is run by Tallinn.

•The school was founded in 1980.

•It has 650 students and the staff of 80 people.

•The school’s speciality has been its music classes, economy classes and integration classes.

•From 2011 French is taught as the second language from the 2nd form.

Used links and materials:Used links and materials:

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