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latvia
Country Details
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Latvia gained its independence from Russia in 1991, and like the other two Baltic states (Estonia and Lithuania) joined the United Nations. About the size of West Virginia, it's a fertile country with a strong dairy industry and a solid textile, chemical and electronic manufacturing base.
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Quick Facts and Figures
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arrow Official Name Republic of Latvia
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arrow Capital City Riga
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arrow Major Cities here
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arrow Bordering Countries here
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arrow Flag here
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arrow Climate Wet maritime conditions with cold winters and cool summers
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arrow Latitude/Longitude 57° 00'N, 25° 00'E
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arrow Languages Lettish (official), Lithuanian, Russian
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arrow Official Currency Lats
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arrow Religions Lutheran, Catholic, Russian Orthodox
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arrow Population 2,401,000
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arrow Land Area 64,589 sq km (24,938 sq miles)
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arrow Landforms Bordering the Baltic Sea, it's a very flat country with some hills. Small lakes and swamps dot the countryside.
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arrow Land Divisions 26 counties and 7 municipalities
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arrow European Continent here
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arrow European Continent provided by University of Texas, here
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arrow Latvia Outline Map here
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arrow Latvia Map, CIA version here
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Suggested Links
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arrow Latvia web site here!
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arrow Latvia Information Page here!
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arrow Weather in Riga here!
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arrow Time and Date in Riga


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