Latvia Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Latvia (ISO: LV) and the capital city, Riga. This page enables you to explore Latvia and its land boundaries in total: 1,370 km. You may also view the border countries of Latvia (total: 4, Belarus 161 km, Estonia 333 km, Lithuania 544 km, Russia 332 km with its area of total: 64,589 sq km; land: 62,249 sq km, water: 2,340 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Latvia Google Maps & Facts
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You are viewing Latvia and its location (Europe) at the geographic coordinates of 57 00 N, 25 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Latvia including Riga, the capital city of Latvia |
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| Name of the country: | Latvia | Capital city: | Riga |
| Geographical coordinates of Latvia: | 57 00 N, 25 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Riga: | 56 57 N 24 06 E |
| Location of Latvia: | Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Latvia: | total: 64,589 sq km; land: 62,249 sq km, water: 2,340 sq km | Area comparative of Latvia: | slightly larger than West Virginia |
| The elevation data of Latvia: | mean elevation: 87 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Baltic Sea 0 m, highest point: Gaizina Kalns 312 m | The climate of Latvia: | maritime: wet, moderate winters |
| Land use of Latvia: | agricultural land: 29.2%; arable land 18.6%; permanent crops 0.1%; permanent pasture 10.5%; forest: 54.1%; other: 16.7% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 12 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Latvia: | most of the country is composed of fertile low-lying plains with some hills in the east | The terrain of Latvia: | low plain |
| Land boundaries of Latvia: | total: 1,370 km | Borders countries of Latvia: | Belarus 161 km, Estonia 333 km, Lithuania 544 km, Russia 332 km |
| Maritime claims of Latvia: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: limits as agreed to by Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Sweden, and Russiacontinental shelf: 200 m depth or to the depth of exploitation | ||
Fast Facts about Latvia
Are you traveling to Latvia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania.
Did you know that the legal system of Latvia is civil law system with traces of socialist legal traditions and practices?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Latvia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 72,440 km, paved: 14,707 km, unpaved: 57,733 km (2013)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: RIGA (capital) 621,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 67.4% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Latvia: 1,965,686 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of -1.07% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Latvian (official language) 56.3%, Russian 33.8%, other 0.6% (including Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian), unspecified 9.4%. Note: represents lanugage usually spoken at home (2011 estimate). These days, Latvia has to face a net migration rate of -6.2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Latvia nowadays; Latvian 61.1%, Russian 26.2%, Belarusian 3.5%, Ukrainian 2.3%, Polish 2.2%, Lithuanian 1.3%, other 3.4% (2013 estimate).
The right to vote in Latvia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Latvia. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Latvia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Latvia are: Independence Day, 18 November (1918).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Latvia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Riga and/or Latvia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Latvia, the population has to face a death rate of 14.4 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Latvia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Latvia. Here they are: Latvian (official language) 56.3%, Russian 33.8%, other 0.6% (including Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian), unspecified 9.4%. Note: represents lanugage usually spoken at home (2011 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .lv
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; maritime: wet, moderate winters.
Its capital city is Riga, where the local time zone is UTC+2, which is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Riga: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Latvia; mean elevation: 87 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Baltic Sea 0 m, highest point: Gaizina Kalns 312 m. The length of its total coastline are: 498 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 1,370 km.
Current environmental issues in Latvia; Latvia’s environment has benefited from a shift to service industries after the country regained independence; improvements have occurred in drinking water quality, sewage treatment, household and hazardous waste management, as well as reduction of air pollution.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 42 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in Latvia all together with 300 km (navigable year round) (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 72,440 km, paved: 14,707 km, unpaved: 57,733 km (2013).
Background of Latvia
Like every nation, Latvia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; 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. A Latvian republic emerged following World War I, but it was annexed by the USSR in 1940 – an action never recognized by the US and many other countries. Latvia reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status of the Russian minority (some 26% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia acceded to both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004; it joined the euro zone in 2014. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
