Country Details Latvia gained its independence from Russia in 1991, and like the other two Baltic states (Estonia and Lithuania) joined the United Nations. About the size of West Virginia, it's a fertile country with a strong dairy industry and a solid textile, chemical and electronic manufacturing base. Quick Facts and Figures Official Name Republic of Latvia Capital City Riga Major Cities here Bordering Countries here Flag here Climate Wet maritime conditions with cold winters and cool summers Latitude/Longitude 57° 00'N, 25° 00'E Languages Lettish (official), Lithuanian, Russian Official Currency Lats Religions Lutheran, Catholic, Russian Orthodox Population 2,401,000 Land Area 64,589 sq km (24,938 sq miles) Landforms Bordering the Baltic Sea, it's a very flat country with some hills. Small lakes and swamps dot the countryside. Land Divisions 26 counties and 7 municipalities

Maps European Continent here European Continent provided by University of Texas, here Latvia Outline Map here Latvia Map, CIA version here Suggested Links Latvia web site here! Latvia Information Page here! Weather in Riga here! Time and Date in Riga

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