LATVIA

Latvia is located in Northeastern Europe, bordering Estonia to the north, Russia to the east, Lithuania to the south, and the Baltic Sea to the west. It covers an area slightly larger than West Virginia. The climate is maritime with wet, moderate winters. A low plain runs across much of the land to form the Latvian terrain. Natural resources are minimal and include amber, peat, limestone, and dolomite.

Location

Latvia is bounded in the north by Estonia and the Baltic Sea, west by the Baltic, south by Lithuania and Belarus and east by Russia.

Geography

Most of the country is composed of fertile, low-lying plains, with some hills in the east.

Capital

Riga

Population

2,274,735

Climate

Mritime; wet, moderate winters.

Language

Latvian

Monetary Unit

Lats

Largest Cities

Daugavpils, Liepaja, Jelgava, Jurmala, Ventspils.

Principal rivers

Daugava

Places to Visit

Riga, Jelgava, Jurmala, Liepaja

Air Ports

Splive International Air Port