Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania.
Several eastern Baltic tribes merged in medieval times to form the ethnic core of the Latvian people (ca. 8th-12th centuries A.D.). The region subsequ ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Latvia:
7,127.428 km
Terrain:
Low plain.
Natural Resources:
Peat, limestone, dolomite, amber, hydropower, timber, arable land.
Industries:
Processed foods, processed wood products, textiles, processed metals, pharmaceuticals, railroad cars, synthetic fibers, electronics.
Population: 1,801,246
Largest concentration of people is found in and around the port and capital city of Riga; small agglomerations are scattered throughout the country.
Area: 64,559 km2
slightly larger than West Virginia
Most of the country is composed of fertile low-lying plains with some hills in the east.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| lav | Latvian |
Latvian (official) 56.3%, Russian 33.8%, other 0.6% (includes Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian), unspecified 9.4% (2011 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Riga
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:42 pm (GMT+02:00)
Visiting Latvia
You're in for a treat! Latvia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful Baltic coastline
- Charming medieval towns
- Cold winters and short days
- Language barrier in rural areas
- Occasional political protests
- 2.6MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Latvian cuisine features potatoes, fish, and dairy.
- Popular dishes include grey peas with bacon and sklandrausis.
- Freshly baked bread and local beer are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Riga Old Town
- Explore Gauja National Park
- Relax on the beaches of Jurmala
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