Latvia 🇱🇻
Latvia 🇱🇻: capital Riga, population 1.8 million, located in Europe. Currency: Euro (€). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Riga
- Population: 1.8 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Latvian
- Currency: Euro (€)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Latvia
- Area: 64,559 km² (24,926 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Latvian
- Internet domain: .lv
Fun Facts About Latvia
- Has one of the widest waterfalls in Europe.
- Its capital, Riga, has stunning Art Nouveau architecture.
- Singing is so important that a massive song festival is held every five years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latvia known for?
Latvia is known for several things — Has one of the widest waterfalls in Europe; Its capital, Riga, has stunning Art Nouveau architecture; Singing is so important that a massive song festival is held every five years.
How big is Latvia?
Latvia covers about 64,559 square kilometers (24,926 square miles), in the Northern Europe region.
Is Latvia landlocked?
No. Latvia has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Latvia called?
People from Latvia are called Latvian.
What is the capital of Latvia?
The capital of Latvia is Riga.
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