What are the three Baltic states?

Baltic states, northeastern region of Europe containing the countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea.

Why are the Baltic states important?

While small in size and population, the Baltic states are key NATO members and staunch defenders of economic freedom, liberal democracy, and human rights. Deterring Russian aggression and defending the Baltic states will be far easier and cheaper than liberating them.

Is Poland Baltic?

Proceeding clockwise from the west, the countries bounding the Baltic are Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Germany.

What do people eat for breakfast in Latvia?

Porridge is commonly topped by something sweet, such as jam or fresh fruit. Eggs are a breakfast staple around the world, including Latvia. Sunny side up, scrambled, hard or soft-boiled – many pair their eggs with vegetables or meat, such as bacon.

What is the largest Baltic state?

Estonia
The third largest city in the region is Tallinn, Estonia, with a population of over 444,000 citizens. Although there are only three countries that are recognized as being the Baltic States, there are nine full countries that border the Baltic Sea….Baltic States 2021.

Country	2021 Population
Estonia	1,325,185

Are the Baltic States safe?

Generally all Baltic States are safe and secure but as it can be in larger cities visitors should watch out for pickpockets working in public places, such as on crowded public transport or in markets and other touristy spots.

What language do they speak in the Baltic States?

Latvian
Baltic languages, group of Indo-European languages that includes modern Latvian and Lithuanian, spoken on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea, and the extinct Old Prussian, Yotvingian, Curonian, Selonian, and Semigallian languages.

Why is the Baltic Sea so polluted?

Baltic waters are heavily contaminated with chemicals due to farming activities in the surrounding countries, as well as with oil products from spills. Thousands of tons of unused German chemical weapons have also been dumped in the sea after the Second World War.