The Republic of Estonia (formally the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic of the U.S.S.R.) is the northernmost of the three Baltic states in eastern Europe. It has an area of 17,413 sq. mi. (45,100 sq. km.) and a population of 1.42 million. Capital: Tallinn. Agriculture and dairy farming are the principal industries. Butter, eggs, bacon, timber are exported.,, ,This small and ancient Baltic state has enjoyed but two decades of independence since the 13th century. After having been conquered by the Danes, the Livonian Knights, the Teutonic Knights of Germany, the Swedes, the Poles and the Russians. Estonia declared itself an independent republic on Nov.15, 1917. The peace treaty was signed Feb. 2, 1920. Shortly after the start of World War II, it was again occupied by Russia and incorporated as the 16th state of the U.S.S.R. Germany occupied Estonia from 1941 to 1944, after which it was retaken by Russia.,,,, ,On August 20, 1991, the Parliament of the Estonia S.S.R. voted to reassert the republic?s independence.,,,, Monetary System:,,,,,,,, ,1 Mark = 100 Penny to 1928,,,,,,, ,1 Croon = 100 Sent,,,,,,, ,In 1991 the notes of the Russian Northwest Army (Gen. Quench) also circulated ,,in Estonia; in other areas the notes of the Special Corps of the North Army ,,under Gen. Radiance. German reichsmark circulated between 1941-,,,1944