《愛沙尼亞》（英文版）的作者克萊兒·湯姆森
出生於倫敦，是一名記者、旅遊作家、自由撰稿人和
教師，母親為愛沙尼亞人。她經常和家人一同前往愛
沙尼亞，並撰寫了多本關於波羅的海各國的旅行指南
。在這本書中，她用簡潔明了的文字為讀者呈現愛沙
尼亞的獨特魅力，幫助讀者從歷史文化、風土人情、
工作旅行、休閑娛樂等各個方面更好地了解這個國家
，並為有意前往愛沙尼亞的讀者提供了實用的建議。
無論您是想了解愛沙尼亞的歷史文化，還是想親身體
驗其獨特的風土人情，又或是希望在那裡開展商業活
動，本書都可以為您提供所需要的信息。如果您對愛
沙尼亞感興趣，請翻開這本小冊子，開啟您的愛沙尼
亞之旅吧！

Estonia
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Climate
A Brief History
Estonia's Cities
Government and Politics
The Economy
Estonia in Europe
Estonia in The World
Chapter 02 VALUES 8, ATTITUDES
So Small, So Misunderstood
The Legacyof Occupation and Trade
La.ngooge and Identity
Antiouthoritorianism
Moving On, Moving Up
Reserve
Bi-Polar
The Good Life
Cautious or Not?
A Tolent for digging in Their Heels
Tolerance
A Lutheran Heritage
Multiculturol Estonia?
Men and Women
Attitudes to Foreigners
Humor: Paint It Black
Is There a National Identity?
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & CELEBRATIONS
Public Holidays
A Festive Calendar
Weddings end Other Rites of Passage
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
How Not to Be an Expatriate
Being a Foreign Student
Clubs, Classes, and Communities
Hanging Out
Hospitality
The Sauna
Conversational Dos and Don'ts
Chapter 05 DAILY LIFE
Ouality of Life
Health Core
Family Life
Education
The Home and Homemaking
The Daily Round
Pets
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
In the Countryside
Sports
The Arts
Food and Drink
Shopping
Chapter 07 TRAVELING
Trains
Buses, Streetcars, end Trolley Buses
Taxis
Bicycle Taxis
Boats
Driving
Cycling
Walking
Where to Stay
Health
Safety end Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
Family Firms and Multinationals
Government and Business
The Estonian Workforce
Women in Business
Doing Business: A Mini-Guide
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Which Language?
Written Communication
Forms of Address
Face-to-Face
Body Language
Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises