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:), [14] officially the Republic of Latvia, [15] [16] 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.
Latvia | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, Language, & Facts
WEB1 day 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 Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Latvia is a Baltic country situated in North Eastern Europe. Latvia is positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Latvia is bordered by 4 Nations: by Estonia in the north; Lithuania in the south; Belarus in the southeast and Russia in the east.
Latvia - The World Factbook
WEBSep 9, 2024 · 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.). The region subsequently came under the control of Germans, Poles, Swedes, and finally Russians.
Latvia | Latvia.eu - the official website of Latvia
WEBIn the northeastern corner of Europe, Latvia is the center of the three Baltic states, flanked by Estonia and Lithuania. It sits across the sea from Sweden, south of Finland, and just northeast of Germany.
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 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.
About Latvia
WEBLatvia: A place worth traveling to Latvia – 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.
Latvia country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 22, 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 the south,...
Latvia travel - Lonely Planet | Europe
WEBA tapestry of sea, lakes and woods, Latvia is best described as a vast, unspoilt parkland with just one real city – its cosmopolitan capital, Rīga. The country might be small, but the amount of personal space it provides is enormous.