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) |
Main facts about Latvia