Estonia is the most northerly of the three Baltic states, it has an area of 42,388 km2 (including 2,222 islands). Estonia's population ranks among the smallest in the world. Capital city Tallinn's Old Town is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. While the country has charming old towns and heritage back to the Hanseatic League, it is a leader in technology. There is 12,923 km of paved roads - including 99 km of limited-access roads.