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Country Details
Latvia, an ancient Baltic land, was controlled over the centuries by many factions, including the wide-reaching Russian empire of Catherine the Great.
After centuries of regional revolution and war, it finally gained its independence when the former Soviet Union broke apart in 1991. It quickly embraced the west, joined the United Nations, and began a rebuild of its economic base.
Latvia is a fertile land with a strong dairy industry, and a solid textile, chemical and electronic manufacturing base. Riga, the capital city, is a significant Baltic seaport.
The long, sandy coastline facing the Baltic, and its interior beauty and history are growing attractions for tourists from Europe and the Americas.
The Latvia maps and information pages are currently being revised, and will be posted soon.
Quick Facts and Figures  Official Name Republic of Latvia
Population 2,290,000
Capital City Riga (706,000)
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Latitude/Longitude 57° 00'N, 25° 00'E
Languages Lettish (official), Lithuanian, Russian
Official Currency Lats
Religions Lutheran, Catholic, Russian Orthodox
Land Area 64,589 sq km (24,938 sq miles)
Landforms Latvia is (overall) a very flat country with some high hills to the east of Riga. Its highest point, the Vidzeme, rises to 1,020 ft. (311m)
Small lakes and swamps dot the countryside. Important rivers include the Daugava, Lielupe and Ventas.
Land Divisions 26 counties and 7 municipalities, including:
Aizkraukles Rajons, Aluksnes Rajons, Balvu Rajons, Bauskas Rajons, Cesu Rajons, Daugavpils*, Daugavpils Rajons, Dobeles Rajons, Gulbenes Rajons, Jekabpils Rajons, Jelgava*, Jelgavas Rajons, Jurmala*, Kraslavas Rajons, Kuldigas Rajons, Liepaja*, Liepajas Rajons, Limbazu Rajons, Ludzas Rajons, Madonas Rajons, Ogres Rajons, Preilu Rajons, Rezekne*, Rezeknes Rajons, Riga*, Rigas Rajons, Saldus Rajons, Talsu Rajons, Tukuma Rajons, Valkas Rajons, Valmieras Rajons, Ventspils* and Ventspils Rajons. (municipalities*)
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European Continent here
European Continent at UT here
Latvia Outline Map here
Latvia Map CIA version here
Baltic States Map
here
Suggested Links Latvia (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here
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U.S. Embassy in Latvia here!
Climate Wet maritime conditions with cold winters and cool summers.
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