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Latvia

Latvija

Northern Europe, Europe

Latvian

Latvia (Latvija) is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. With a population of 1,829,000 and an area of 64,559 km², the capital city is Riga. The official language is Latvian. The national currency is the euro (€ EUR).

Quick Facts

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Riga
Capital
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1,829,000
Population
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64,559 km²
Area
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€ EUR
Currency
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+371
Dial Code
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.lv
TLD

Economy

Latvia has a GDP per capita of $23,409, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$23,409
GNI per Capita$21,630

Geography

Latvia is located in Northern Europe at coordinates 57.00°N, 25.00°E. It shares borders with 4 countries. The highest point is Gaiziņkalns at 312 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates57.00°N, 25.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointGaiziņkalns
312 m
🏞️ Longest RiverDaugava
1,020 km
TimezonesUTC+02:00

UNESCO World Heritage

Latvia is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Latvia, including Ice Hall of Liepāja Olympic Center with a capacity of 3,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumIce Hall of Liepāja Olympic Center
3,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Latvia

What is the capital of Latvia?
The capital of Latvia is Riga.
What is the population of Latvia?
Latvia has a population of approximately 1,829,000 people.
What currency does Latvia use?
Latvia uses the euro (€ EUR).
What language is spoken in Latvia?
The official language of Latvia is Latvian.
What is the area of Latvia?
Latvia covers a total area of 64,559 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Latvia?
The GDP per capita of Latvia is approximately $23,409.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Latvia have?
Latvia has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)