Republic of Latvia Google Maps and Facts
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Facts about Latvia
| Administrative divisions: | 26 counties (singular - rajons) and 7 municipalities*: 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* , Ventspils Rajons |
| Area: | total: 64 ,589 sq km land: 63 ,589 sq km water: 1 ,000 sq km |
| Background: | The name "Latvia" originates from the ancient Latgalians , one of four eastern Baltic tribes that formed the ethnic core of the Latvian people (ca. 8th-12th centuries A.D.). The region subsequently came under the control of Germans , Poles , Swedes , and finally , Russians. A Latvian republic emerged following World War I , but it was annexed by the USSR in 1940 - an action never recognized by the US and many other countries. Latvia reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994 , the status of the Russian minority (some 30% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004. |
| Flag description: | three horizontal bands of maroon (top) , white (half-width) , and maroon |
| Capital: | name: Riga geographic coordinates: 56 57 N , 24 06 E time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington , DC during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr , begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October |
| Climate: | maritime; wet , moderate winters |
| Currency code: | lat (LVL) |
| Ethnic groups: | Latvian 57.7% , Russian 29.6% , Belarusian 4.1% , Ukrainian 2.7% , Polish 2.5% , Lithuanian 1.4% , other 2% (2002) |
| Geographic coordinates: | 57 00 N , 25 00 E |
| Geography note: | most of the country is composed of fertile , low-lying plains , with some hills in the east |
| Government type: | parliamentary democracy |
| Imports partners: | Germany 15% , Lithuania 13.9% , Russia 8.7% , Estonia 8.1% , Poland 7% , Finland 5.1% , Sweden 4.9% (2007) |
| Internet country code: | .lv |
| Land boundaries: | 498 km |
| Neighbouring countries: | total: 1 ,382 km border countries: Belarus 171 km , Estonia 343 km , Lithuania 576 km , Russia 292 km |
| Languages: | Latvian (official) 58.2% , Russian 37.5% , Lithuanian and other 4.3% (2000 census) |
| Location: | Eastern Europe , bordering the Baltic Sea , between Estonia and Lithuania |
| Map references: | Europe |
| National holiday: | Independence Day , 18 November (1918); note - 18 November 1918 was the date Latvia declared itself independent from Soviet Russia; 4 May 1990 is when it declared the renewal of independence; 21 August 1991 was the date of de facto independence from the Soviet Union |
| Nationality: | noun: Latvian(s) adjective: Latvian |
| Natural hazards: | NA |
| Population: | 2 ,245 ,423 (July 2008 est.) |
| Religions: | Lutheran 19.6% , Orthodox 15.3% , other Christian 1% , other 0.4% , unspecified 63.7% (2006) |
| Terrain: | low plain |
| Unemployment rate: | 5.7% (2007 est.) |
Capital of Republic of Latvia
Rīga (click to view Rīga map)
Places in Latvia
Browse the most comprehensive and up-to-date online directory of administrative regions and Street Views in Latvia. Our listings are organized alphabetically, starting from level 1 regions and progressing through to level 2 and eventually level 3 regions, ensuring you can easily navigate and find specific areas of interest.
Aluksne District (116 Google Maps locations)
Balvi District (202 Google Maps locations)
Bauska District (72 Google Maps locations)
Cesis District (184 Google Maps locations)
Daugavpils (2 Google Maps locations)
Daugavpils District (186 Google Maps locations)
Dobele District (83 Google Maps locations)
Gulbene District (95 Google Maps locations)
Jekabpils District (144 Google Maps locations)
Jelgava District (125 Google Maps locations)
Kraslava District (210 Google Maps locations)
Kuldīga District (139 Google Maps locations)
Liepaja (4 Google Maps locations)
Liepaja District (194 Google Maps locations)
Limbaži District (104 Google Maps locations)
Madona District (163 Google Maps locations)
Ogre District (56 Google Maps locations)
Preiļi District (172 Google Maps locations)
Rezekne (3 Google Maps locations)
Rezekne District (231 Google Maps locations)
Riga (72 Google Maps locations)
Riga District (143 Google Maps locations)
Saldus District (137 Google Maps locations)
Talsi District (186 Google Maps locations)
Tukums District (144 Google Maps locations)
Valka District (111 Google Maps locations)
Valmiera District (93 Google Maps locations)
Ventspils (4 Google Maps locations)
Ventspils District (134 Google Maps locations)
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