Baltic countries - characteristics of the region

The Baltic region includes countries that are located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. They are linked by a common cultural, historical and economic development, transport system, the identity of natural and resource potential. All Baltic countries have access to the World Ocean through the Baltic Sea, Kattegat and Skagerrak straits.

The Baltic countries (list):

• Republic of Lithuania.
• Latvian republic.
• The Republic of Finland.
• The Republic of Estonia.
• The Republic of Poland.
• Russian Federation.
• Kingdom of Sweden.
• Kingdom of Denmark.
• The Federal Republic of Germany.

The Baltic countries occupy 14% of the world territory and 5% of the population of all mankind. In world trade, these countries account for 15% of exports and 12% of imported goods. The most powerful states in terms of economics are Germany and Russia. The economic potential and population of these countries in many respects surpass those of other powers. Poland is the next state in the rating of economic development. The policy of the state, connected with the transition to a market economy, has brought GDP volumes to the third stage of the rating of the Baltic region. Sweden, Denmark and Finland are among the small highly developed countries of Western Europe. Currently, the strategy of these countries is aimed at initiating the Baltic cooperation. The post-Soviet Baltic states - Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia - belong to countries with a small indicator of economic potential. But their advantageous geographical position is of great importance in the development and maintenance of transport networks of Russia with Western states.

The natural and ecological situation of the Baltic countries on the coast of the sea is quite favorable. The most favorable indicators of the environmental situation were noted in Germany, Denmark, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. A relatively unstable ratio is observed in Sweden and in the region of St. Petersburg. The unstable situation in the storm and seismic hazard is typical of the coasts of Finland and Sweden. A low indicator of coast stability is observed near the coast of Poland.

All the Baltic countries are interested in strengthening interstate relations to solve problems of mutual interest. There are many such problems. These are issues related to economic, demographic, environmental, political development, as well as solving military security tasks. Mutually beneficial cooperation between Russia and the post-Soviet republics in the establishment of cross-border ties contributes to solving the problems of economic restructuring and the construction of a new economic mechanism.

The tourism sphere is especially active in this direction. In connection with accession to the European Union and the Schengen area of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, the possibility of organizing combined tours, the provision of a diverse and more intensive program, the use of favorable tariffs is increasing. Purchasing tours to the Baltic, you can take a one-day excursion to Sweden by ferry or speedboat (departure from Tallinn), or fly to Europe.