April 15, 2026
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The name Estonia (Estonian: Eesti [ˈeˑstʲi]) is linked to the Aesti, a group of people first written about by a historian from Rome named Tacitus around the year 98 AD. Some historians think Tacitus was describing the Balts, while others believe the name referred to all people living in the eastern Baltic Sea area. Stories from Scandinavia and carvings on Viking stones that mention Eistland are the earliest records that used the name in the way it is used today for the country.
The name Eritrea comes from the ancient Greek name for the Red Sea, called the Erythraean Sea (Ἐρυθρὰ Θάλασσα Erythra Thalassa). This name is based on the Greek word erythros, meaning “red.” The name was first officially used in 1890 when the area became known as Italian Eritrea (Colonia Eritrea). The name remained in use during later periods of British and Ethiopian control.
Because of the large oil industry in the country, airlines from other countries flew to Malabo International Airport. In May 2014, this airport had direct flights to Europe and West Africa. There are several airports in Equatorial Guinea, including Malabo International Airport, Bata Airport, President Obiang Nguema International Airport, which serves the country’s capital, and Annobón Airport, located on the island of Annobón.