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Latvia and Riga
A quick introduction
Officially known as the Republic of Latvia, the democratic republic of Latvia is located in northeastern Europe, and is part of the region known as the Baltic States, which is comprised of three neighboring countries.
The triad of Latvia, along with Lithuania to its south, and Estonia to its north, are known as the Baltic States due to their location along the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. Inland to the east, Latvia shares borders with Russia and Belarus.
The triad of Latvia, along with Lithuania to its south, and Estonia to its north, are known as the Baltic States due to their location along the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea. Inland to the east, Latvia shares borders with Russia and Belarus.
In few words
In few words about Latvia
Over 2 million inhabitants call Latvia home, with more than half the country's population being native Latvian. The remainder of the country's ethnically diverse population hails from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and other countries.
More than 70% of Latvia's inhabitants reside in the country's major cities and metropolitan areas.
Aptly named Riga, Latvia's capital city is nestled along the southern tip of the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava River. Riga is the largest of Latvia's three main ports, along with Ventspils and Liepaja.
Its ideal location on the Daugava River, combined with its accessibility to the Baltic Sea, have made Riga an important Baltic port since The Middle Ages, and have contributed to Riga's success as a major gateway for international trade over the centuries.
More than 70% of Latvia's inhabitants reside in the country's major cities and metropolitan areas.
Aptly named Riga, Latvia's capital city is nestled along the southern tip of the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava River. Riga is the largest of Latvia's three main ports, along with Ventspils and Liepaja.
Its ideal location on the Daugava River, combined with its accessibility to the Baltic Sea, have made Riga an important Baltic port since The Middle Ages, and have contributed to Riga's success as a major gateway for international trade over the centuries.
Regions of Latvia
Administrative regions of Latvia
Latvia is divided into four administrative regions, or defined provinces: Kurzeme in west Latvia; the central plain of Zemgale; Vidzeme in northeast Latvia; and Latgale in southeast Latvia.
Major Latvian cities include: Liepaja, Ventspils, Skrunda, Tukums, Jurmala, and Jelgava to the west of the Daugava River; the capital city of Riga, Jekabpils and Daugavpils along the Daugava River; and Valmiera, Aluksne, Cesis, and Rezekne to the east of the Daugava River.
The official currency of Latvia is called Lats and was introduced in 1922. However when Latvia incorporated into the USSR in 1940, the Soviet ruble replaced the Lats as the official Latvian currency.
In 1993, shortly after Latvia regained its independence from Soviet rule, Lats were reintroduced and have been the official currency of Latvia since.
Major Latvian cities include: Liepaja, Ventspils, Skrunda, Tukums, Jurmala, and Jelgava to the west of the Daugava River; the capital city of Riga, Jekabpils and Daugavpils along the Daugava River; and Valmiera, Aluksne, Cesis, and Rezekne to the east of the Daugava River.
The official currency of Latvia is called Lats and was introduced in 1922. However when Latvia incorporated into the USSR in 1940, the Soviet ruble replaced the Lats as the official Latvian currency.
In 1993, shortly after Latvia regained its independence from Soviet rule, Lats were reintroduced and have been the official currency of Latvia since.
Some useful lenses about Latvia and Riga
Some useful links
- Latvia and Riga tourism guide
- Latvia and Riga Guide on hotels, culture, history and many more subjects.
