Latvia - Wikipedia
WEBLatvia (/ ˈ l æ t v i ə / ⓘ LAT-vee-ə, sometimes / ˈ l ɑː t v i ə / LAHT-vee-ə; Latvian: Latvija Latvian pronunciation:), officially the Republic of Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south.
History of Latvia - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Latvia began around 9000 BC with the end of the last glacial period in northern Europe. Ancient Baltic peoples arrived in the area during the second millennium BC, and four distinct tribal realms in Latvia's territory were identifiable towards the end of the first millennium AD.
Latvia | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, Language, & Facts ...
WEB6 days ago · Latvia, country of northeastern Europe and the middle of the three Baltic states. Latvia, which was occupied and annexed by the U.S.S.R. in June 1940, declared its independence on August 21, 1991. The U.S.S.R. recognized its sovereignty on September 6, and United Nations membership followed shortly
Latvia - World Factbook Glyph
WEBApr 24, 2024 · 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 25% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia acceded to both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004; it joined the euro zone in 2014 and the …
Latvia Travel | Official Latvian Tourism Portal
WEBGet inspired for adventures in Latvia! Discover cities, delicious food and beautiful nature, things to see and do in Latvia!
Latvia country profile - BBC News
WEB22 August 2023. Situated in north-eastern Europe with a coastline along the Baltic Sea, Latvia has borders with Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. It has linguistic links with Lithuania to...
Latvia - The World Factbook
WEBDec 23, 2021 · Latvia - The World Factbook. Explore All Countries. Latvia. Europe. Page last updated: December 23, 2021. Photos of Latvia. View 12 Photos. Introduction. Background. Several eastern Baltic tribes merged in medieval times to form the ethnic core of the Latvian people (ca. 8th-12th centuries A.D.).
Latvia - Wikiwand
WEBLatvia, officially the Republic of Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It borders Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west.
Latvia summary | Britannica
WEBLatvia, officially Republic of Latvia, Country, northeastern Europe, along the shores of the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga. Area: 24,940 sq mi (64,594 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 1,875,000. Capital: Riga. Three-fifths of the population are Latvians, or Letts, who speak Latvian, one of two surviving Baltic languages.
About Latvia
WEBLatvia – a country in the Baltic region of Europe – may be small, but its pristine Baltic sea coastline and traditions tend to surpass even more iconic destinations of Europe. It has become a real hidden gem for travelers who strive to look past Europe's larger and more well-visited countries in search of lesser-known beauty and historical charm.
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