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Latvia

History

Latvia declared independence or statehood, marking a decisive political break.
Latvia's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
Constitution adopted and became an important marker in Latvia's constitutional development.
Latvia restored its statehood after a period of outside rule or union.
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CapitalRiga
Population1.8M
Area64,589 km2
Currencyeuro

Short facts

RegionNorthern Europe / Baltic
LanguageLatvian
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Riga Art Nouveau: One-third of Riga's buildings are Art Nouveau — the highest concentration in the world.
  • Gauja National Park: Sandstone cliffs, medieval castles and forest trails in Latvia's oldest park.
  • Jurmala: A 33 km beach resort of wooden villas and spas on the Gulf of Riga.

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Planning questions

What is Latvia known for?Riga Art Nouveau, Gauja National Park, Jurmala.
What is the capital?Riga.
Which language is useful?Latvian.
When is the national day?18 November.

Upcoming events

Latvia Independence Day thumbnailLatvia Independence Day18 Nov 2026 · Latvia

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Food & drink

Grey peas with bacon thumbnailGrey peas with baconSignature dishRiga Black Balsam thumbnailRiga Black BalsamLocal drink

Known for

Riga Art NouveauGauja National ParkSandstone cliffsmedieval castlesJurmalaCapital city
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