The capital and largest city of Estonia; Also called: capital of Estonia.
(German Reval) Naval port and capital of Estonia; Industries include electrical and oil-drilling machinery, textiles, and paper. Founded 1219, it was a member of the Hanseatic League; it passed to Sweden 1561 and to Russia 1750. Vyshgorod castle (13th century) and other medieval buildings remain. It is a yachting center.