Main facts about Latvia

 

Area  64,589 sq km
   
Population   2,217,969 
   
Capital  Riga 
   
Largest city  Riga 
   
Government  Parliamentary republic
   
Official language  Latvian
   
Regions  Riga Region, Kurzeme Region, Latgale Region, Zemgale Region, Vidzeme Region 
   
Largest ethnic groups  Latvians (59%), Russians (28%), Belorussians (4%), Ukranians (3%), Poles (2%), Lithuanians (1%)
 
National holiday  Independence Day, November 18
   
National anthem    God bless Latvia!
   
Currency Lats (Ls) (LVL)  
   

 





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