Estonia is proud of its leadership in digitizing administrative government functions and social services. Healthcare, banking, taxes, and welfare programs such as pensions and subsidized child care are all handled with a single identification card and password. (All of which is made easier by Estonia’s socialized system and small size…. 1.3 million people with single-payer medical coverage, a simple tax code and free and universal internet access.) In any event, its tax and legal structure have been designed to be attractive to businesses and start-ups, and it has become a high-tech hub.
Tallinn, the capital city, is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe…..
Estonia has been a part of many empires over the centuries, but gained its current state of independence from the Soviet Union 32 years ago. Remnants of Russian architectural influence are still evident…..
Our time here was short, but we were able to visit the maritime museum and see the pre-World War II submarine Lembit, which was the pride of the Estonian navy.
Henry found a fellow license plate enthusiast and scored a couple of new additions for his collection.
And another sign of an enlightened society…. Free sanitary products for women..
A fairly restful stay here before crossing the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, Finland.
Emerald Isle to the Norse Lands 