Latvia
Republic of Latvia
Region
Europe • Northern Europe
Capital
Riga
The flag of Latvia has a carmine-red field with a thin white horizontal band across the middle of the field.
About Latvia
Latvia is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Northern Europe region. Its capital city is Riga. With a population of 1,901,548, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 64,559 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 29.45 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Latvia is Latvian, .
The currency used in Latvia is the Euro (€), .
Latvia is a member of the United Nations.
In Latvia, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.
Latvia shares its borders with 4 countries: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania and Russia.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Riga
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: Latvija
- Demonym: Latvian
- Top Level Domain: .lv
- Calling Code: +371
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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