Latvia Country Guide

Latvia Facts

  • Capital: Riga
  • Population: 2,307,000
  • Currency: Latvian lat (LVL)
  • Religions: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox
  • Government: parliamentary democracy
  • Languages: Latvian (official) 58.2%, Russian 37.5%, Lithuanian and other 4.3% (2000 census)
  • Climate: maritime; wet, moderate winters
  • Phone Code: 371

Photos of Latvia

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Festivals in Latvia

Latvian Song and Dance Festival (Riga, Latvia)
Festival Types: Music - Folk, Music - Traditional, Dance - Folk
Month: July
Latvian Song and Dance Festival Video Latvian Song and Dance Festival Website
Riga International Fantasy Film Festival (Riga, Latvia)
Festival Types: Film
Month: February
Riga International Fantasy Film Festival Website
Riga Salsa Festival (Riga, Latvia)
Festival Types: Dance - Salsa, Dance - Latin, Music - Latin
Month: June
Riga Salsa Festival Website
Rigas Ritmi (Riga, Latvia)
Festival Types: Music - Jazz, Music - World
Month: July
Rigas Ritmi Website

Latvia Accommodation

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Latvia Flights

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Latvia Tours