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GEsource World Guide - Latvia geography and Maps. latvia is located in Europe, in the timezone GMT 2. The country has boundaries of 1,150 Belarus 141, Estonia 339, Lithuania 453, Russia http://www.gesource.ac.uk/worldguide/html/937_map.html
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LATVIJAS UNIVERSITÂTE geography of latvia Encyclopedia Maps Weather - Travel geography of latvia. Between 55.40 and 58.05 latitude and 20.58 and 28.14 longitude, latvia lies on the eastern shores of the Baltic http://www.lanet.lv/members/LU/f_geog.html
Latvia - Government, History, Population, Geography And Maps latvia source CIA World Factbook 1998, latvia. geography. Top of Page. Location Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. http://www.worldrover.com/vital/latvia.html
Traveljournals.net - Geography Of Latvia Location Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. Geographic coordinates 57 00 N, 25 00 E. Map references Europe. http://www.traveljournals.net/explore/latvia/geography.html
Extractions: Home Explore Pictures Stories ... Accommodation Search: Navigation: Home Explore Latvia / Geography Geography of Latvia Locations: A B C D ... Search Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania Geographic coordinates: 57 00 N, 25 00 E Map references: Europe Area: total: 64,589 sq km
Latvia geography. latvia borders Estonia on the north, Lithuania in the south, the Baltic Sea with the Gulf of Riga in the west, Russia in the east, and Belarus in the http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107706.html
Extractions: World Countries Infoplease Atlas: Latvia The Republic of Latvia National name: Latvija President: Vaira Vike-Freiberga (1999) Prime Minister: Indulis Emsis (2004) Area: 24,938 sq mi (64,589 sq km) Population (2004 est.): Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Riga, 867,700 (metro. area), 706,200 (city proper) Other large cities: Daugavpils, 111,700; Liepaja, 82,300 Monetary unit: Lats Language: Latvian Ethnicity/race: Latvian 57.7%, Russian 29.6%, Belorussian 4.1%, Ukrainian 2.7%, Polish 2.5%, other 3.4% Religions: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Russian Orthodox Literacy: 100% (2003 est.) Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2002 est.): $20.99 billion; per capita $8,900. Real growth rate: Inflation: Unemployment: 7.6% (2001 est.). Arable land: Agriculture: grain, sugar beets, potatoes, vegetables; beef, pork, milk, eggs; fish.
Latvia - Country Profile - Geography latvia. Area and geographical features. latvia is located on the Southeast coast of the Baltic Sea. It borders with Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. http://www.tradepartners.gov.uk/latvia/profile/04_geography/
World Facts And Figures - Latvia latvia, geography, Top of Page. Location Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. Geographic coordinates 57 00 N, 25 00 E. http://www.worldfactsandfigures.com/countries/latvia.php
Extractions: World Facts and Figures Home Country List Country Maps Country Flags ... Measurement Conversion Calculator Daily Tournaments - Thousands of Players - Great Bonus Offers - Join Now and See! Latvia Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational Issues Latvia Introduction Top of Page Background: After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It 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 30% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia continues to revamp its economy for eventual integration into various Western European political and economic institutions. Latvia Geography Top of Page Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania
UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA General information about latvia. geography. Map. Area, 64,589 sq. km. Population, 2.439.446. Capital, Riga, population 798,100. Major cities, http://www.lu.lv/eng/about/latvia_geography.html
Extractions: 2.1% others Highest point Gaizins, 311.5 meters Largest lake Lubanas, 82 sq. km Longest river Daugava, 1020 km (367 km within Latvia) Cultural and Historical Division Latvia consists of four historical and cultural regions: Kurzeme (western part of Latvia), Zemgale (southern part), Vidzeme (middle and northern part), Latgale (eastern part). Climate Moderate climate with considerable temperature variations. Summer is warm, but winter, lasting from November till mid-March, can be very cold. The weather in autumn and spring is relatively mild. Average temperature: July +17°C, February -5°C, although some days it can get very hot in summer and very cold in winter. Language The official language is Latvian. It is an Indo-European, non-Slavic and non-Germanic language and is similar only to Lithuanian. Russian, English and German are widely spoken.
CIA - The World Factbook -- Latvia geography, latvia. Location Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. Geographic coordinates 57 00 N, 25 00 E. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/print/lg.html
Extractions: Country List World Factbook Home The World Factbook Latvia Introduction Latvia Background: After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It 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 30% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia continues to revamp its economy for eventual integration into various Western European political and economic institutions and was invited to join NATO and the EU in 2002. Geography Latvia Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania Geographic coordinates: 57 00 N, 25 00 E Map references: Europe Area: total: 64,589 sq km
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Learn About... Latvian Geography latvian Flag. latvia. Name. Republic of latvia. Capital City. Riga. Official Languages. latvian. Population. 2.430.000 inhabitants. Population ( 15). http://www.eco-schools.org/schools/geography/la_g_lat.htm
Extractions: (Independence Day, in 1918) Currency Lat Weather Maritime; wet, moderate winters Summer temperatures 25º C Winter temperatures print this page close this page Location Eastern Europe Time Zone GMT + 2 hours Area 64.599 sq km Forest Land Boundaries 1.150 km Coastline 531 km Elevation Extremes Highest point 312 m (Gaizinkains) Lowest point m (Baltic Sea)
Geography Of Latvia Volcano Live www.volcanolive.com geography of latvia. latvia. Geographic coordinates, 57 N, 25 E. geography of latvia www.volcanolive.com Copyright John Seach. http://www.volcanolive.com/latvia.html
Extractions: a Brief history Climate and Terrain Elevation extremes Natural hazards Population HIV Prevalance Ethnic Groups Spoken Languages Literacy National Holiday Legal System Economy Poverty level Currency Telelphone System Radio Stations Internet service providers Military Transnational Issues For more information on Latvia and its cities, check out our Latvia Tourism Guide , found in the Destination Guides section of MyTravelGuide. If you have a question about Latvia, you can ask it in the " Ask a Question " section of MyTravelGuide. We also have a Latvia Tourism Guide Country List World Factbook Home The World Factbook Latvia Introduction Latvia Background: After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It 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 30% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia continues to revamp its economy for eventual integration into various Western European political and economic institutions and was invited to join NATO and the EU in 2002.
Latvia (05/04) geography Between 55.40 and 58.05 latitude and 20.58 and 28.14 longitude, latvia lies on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea on the level northwestern part of http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5378.htm
