Estonia: History
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After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Estonia declares independence.
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Following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, Soviet troops invade the Baltic region and incorporate Estonia along with the two other Baltic republics into the Soviet Union.
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The Soviet government recognizes the independence of the Baltic Republics.
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Estonia formally admitted to both the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU).
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Estonia adopts the Euro as its currency.
Sources:
BBC NewsBritannica