Tallinn is the capital of Estonia and the oldest capital city in northern Europe. Estonia is one of the smallest countries in Europe and Tallinn's well-preserved buildings and Old World feel delight its visitors. The city is the financial, business and technology hub of the Baltic region and The New York Times has called the city the "Silicon Valley on the Baltic Sea." Helsinki is Finland's capital located on the Gulf of Finland in the country's south. This Scandanavian city is surrounded by water on three sides and has thousands of tiny islands, inlets and skerries. Helsinki is a modern city known for its high quality architectural design. The city can be explored on foot or by taking a few short tram journeys.