Latvia is a coastal country in Europe with a population of 1.9M and an area of 64,589 km². Its capital is Riga, Latvian is the official language, and it is a republic. Latvia is a member of the European Union, NATO, the Schengen Area.
Key facts
ContinentEurope
CapitalRiga
Population1.9M
Area64,589 km²
LanguageLatvian
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyEuro
GDP/capita$19000
Independence1991
Geography
Has coastlineLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasBaltic Sea
BordersEstonia, Russia, Belarus, Lithuania
History & Culture
Soviet Union
Economy & Resources
AgricultureWheat, Barley, Oats
Memberships
European Union
NATO
Schengen Area
🎯 How to identify Latvia in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Latvia efficiently:
Is the country located in Europe?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of European Union?
✅ Yes
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