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Latvia — silhouette, capital and facts
Latvia is in Europe and its capital is Riga. With about 1.9 million people and 64,589 km², it ranks 122nd in area and 148th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Latvia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Riga
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 1.9 million
- Area
- 64,589 km²
- Language
- Latvian
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- crimson, white
Borders
Latvia shares a land border with 4 countries: Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, Belarus.
Fun facts about Latvia
- More than half of Latvia's territory is covered by forest.
- The Song and Dance Festival, held since 1873, is a UNESCO Intangible Heritage tradition shared with Estonia and Lithuania.
- Central Riga has hundreds of Art Nouveau buildings and is a World Heritage Site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Latvia?
The capital of Latvia is Riga.
Which continent is Latvia in?
Latvia is in Europe.
Which countries border Latvia?
Latvia shares a land border with 4 countries: Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, Belarus.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Latvia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Latvia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Latvia?
More than half of Latvia's territory is covered by forest. The Song and Dance Festival, held since 1873, is a UNESCO Intangible Heritage tradition shared with Estonia and Lithuania. Central Riga has hundreds of Art Nouveau buildings and is a World Heritage Site.
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