61. Facts About Latvia geography of latvia. Location Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. Geographic coordinates 57 00 N, 25 00 E. http://worldfacts.us/Latvia.htm

Facts about Latvia World Facts Index 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 of Latvia Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania Geographic coordinates: 57 00 N, 25 00 E Area: total: 64,589 sq km water: 1,000 sq km land: 63,589 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than West Virginia Land boundaries: total: 1,150 km border countries: Belarus 141 km, Estonia 339 km, Lithuania 453 km, Russia 217 km Coastline: 531 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive economic zone: 200 NM territorial sea: 12 NM Climate: maritime; wet, moderate winters

62. BUBL LINK / 5:15 Internet Resources: Latvia CIA World Factbook 2000 latvia Basic reference information about latvia, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications http://bubl.ac.uk/link/l/latvia.htm

BUBL LINK / 5:15 Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus A-Z ... About Latvia A-Z Index Titles Descriptions CIA World Factbook 2000: Latvia Ethnologue Language Database: Latvia Internet Resources for Russian Studies Internet Resources on Latvia ... World Travel Guide: Latvia Page last updated: 17 March 2003 Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk CIA World Factbook 2000: Latvia Basic reference information about Latvia, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. Geographical information includes area, population, flag, maps, high and low points, co-ordinates, boundary length, border countries, climate, land use and natural resources. Author: CIA Subjects: latvia DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: usa Last checked: Ethnologue Language Database: Latvia A catalogue of all the languages and dialects spoken in Latvia, with details of the numbers of speakers of each language. Also some demographic data such as rates of literacy, blindness and deafness. Author: Summer Institute of Linguistics Subjects: latvia DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: usa Last checked: Internet Resources for Russian Studies Collection of resources relating to life in Russia and its former republics, covering the Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Checnya, Georgia, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Topics include the economy, human rights, education, media, politics, art, language, libraries, and geography.

63. Latvia Information : CTI Centre For Geography, Geology And Meteorology to latvia (latvia); World Factbook 1999 (US). Home Places Comments via form or email cti@le.ac.uk . Page updated 17/09/99 © CTI geography, Geology http://www.geog.le.ac.uk/cti/places/latvia.html

Latvia CityNet: Latvia (US) Latvia Online (Latvia) Welcome to Latvia (Latvia) World Factbook 1999 (US) Home Places form or email cti@le.ac.uk Page updated 17/09/99

64. Latvia In Brief geography latvia is the central country of the Baltic States (Estonia, latvia and Lithuania). On the world map latvia is to be found http://www.latinst.lv/brief.htm

LATVIA IN BRIEF Name of the Country Symbols Geography Climate ... Notable Individuals in Latvian History Republic of Latvia, abbreviated: Latvia Latvian: Latvija Lithuanian: Latvija Estonian: Läti German: Lettland French: Lettonie Spanish: Letonia The name "Latvia" originates from an ancient Baltic (Indo-European) tribe - the Latgalians (in Latvian: latgali), who formed the ethnic core of the Latvian people. Country code: LV The Republic of Latvia was founded on November 18, 1918. It has been continuously recognised as a state by other countries since 1920 despite occupations by the Soviet Union (1940-1941, 1945-1991) and Nazi Germany (1941-1945). On August 21, 1991 Latvia declared the restoration of its de facto independence. (more...) Symbols The flag of the Republic of Latvia The coat of arms of the Republic of Latvia Geography Latvia is the central country of the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania). On the world map Latvia is to be found in North-eastern Europe, on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. The landscape of the country is marked by lowland plains and rolling hills. Most of the countryside is less than 100 metres above sea level. There are thousands of rivers and lakes in Latvia. Area: 64,589 sq.km or 24,937 sq.miles.

65. Columbus World Travel Guide - Europe - Latvia - General Information geography latvia is situated on the Baltic coast and borders Estonia in the north, Lithuania in the south, the Russian Federation in the east and Belarus in http://www.travel-guide.com/data/lva/lva.asp

OAS_sitepage = URL + '/Europe/Latvia/GeneralInformation'; document.write('Research Latvia hotels at TripAdvisor'); Contact Addresses General Information Passport/Visa Money ... Europe /Latvia LATVIA General Information Area: 64,589 sq km (24,938 sq miles). Population: 2,351,400 (official estimate 2002). Population Density: 36.4 per sq km. Capital: Riga. Population: 764,328 (official estimate 2000). GEOGRAPHY: Latvia is situated on the Baltic coast and borders Estonia in the north, Lithuania in the south, the Russian Federation in the east and Belarus in the southeast. The coastal plain is mostly flat, but inland to the east the land is hilly with forests and lakes. There are about 12,000 rivers in Latvia, the biggest being the River Daugava. The ports of Riga, Liepaja and Ventspils often freeze over during the winter. Government: Republic. Gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Head of State: President Vaira Vike-Freiberga since 1999. Head of Government: Prime Minister Einars Repse since 2002. Language: Latvian is the official language. It is an Indo-European, non-Slavic and non-Germanic language and is similar only to Lithuanian. Russian is the mother tongue of over 30 per cent of the population and is understood by most people. English and German may also be understood.

66. Latvian GEOGRAPHERS University of latvia, Faculty of geography and Earth Sciences Raina bulv. forest ecology biogeography - ecology and geography of vegetation of latvia. http://www.lza.lv/Nozares/Geogr.htm

Latvian Academy of Sciences Latvian GEOGRAPHERS © Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2000 Last updated: April, 2002 Elga APSITE, Dr.geogr. Main interests: Geography - flows of nutrient and organic matter in river catchments of Latvia Recent/Representative Publication A.Ziverts, E. Apsite. Watershed modelling of the Lake Burtnieks in the present conditions and considering the effect of climate change. - 9th Internat. Conf. on the Conservation and Management of Lakes. Conf. Proc. Sessions 5.5 B-P-3 1, Biwako, Japan, 2001, pp. 292-295. Born: 1967, Madona, Latvia University of Latvia Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia Phone: +371 7332627. Fax: +371 7332704 E-mail: eapsite@lanet.lv Andris BAULS, Dr.geogr. Main interests: Geography - migration geography - regional planning Recent/Representative Publication A.Bauls, Z. Krisjane. Latvian Population Mobility in transition period. - Geografiski raksti/Folia Geographica (Riga), 2000, vol. VIII, pp. 24-36. Born: 1938, Talsi district, Latvia

67. Janis STRAUCHMANIS German. Education. University of latvia (geography), 1965; Moscow University (Cartography), 1970; Dr.geogr., Moscow University, 1973; http://www.lza.lv/scientists/StrauhmanisJ.htm

Janis STRAUCHMANIS Professor Janis STRAUCHMANIS Department of Marine Transport, Maritime Academy of Latvia Kronvalda bulv. 6 Riga, LV-1206 LATVIA Phone: + 371 7 320 479 Fax: + 371 7 290 572 E-mail: talis@lama.lv Born: June 15, 1944, Riga, Latvia Interests: Thematic and Special Cartography Economy of Marine Transport and Ports Logistic Management History of Cartography Languages: Latvian, English, Russian, German Education University of Latvia (Geography), 1965 Moscow University (Cartography), 1970 Dr.geogr., Moscow University, 1973 Dr.habil.hist., University of Latvia, 1997 Experience University of Latvia Lecturer, Faculty of Geography,1970-1973 Associate Professor, 1974-1998 Dean, Faculty of Geography,1980-1985 Head of the Department of Economic Geography,1985-1990 Professor of Cartography, 1998 - Head of the Scientific Council, 2000 - Professional Activities and Memberships National Head of the Association of Latvian Scientists Vice-president, Latvian Association of the History of Science Member, State Council of Cartography and Geodesy

68. HPfGU - Fantastic Posts: Geography Find out more about the history and geography of Scotland at Electricscotland as Norway, Russia (especially Siberia), the Alps, Germany and latvia for Durmstrang http://www.hpfgu.org.uk/faq/geography.html

Geography by Heidi Tandy Where is Hogwarts? Where is Durmstrang? Where is Beauxbatons? Where is the Leaky Cauldron? ... Are Wizard Places in Muggle Reality? Where is Hogwarts? Gloucester Cathedral will portray Hogwarts in the film. Find out more about the history and geography of Scotland at Electricscotland.com or Gateway to Scotland Yahoo Club Messages: Where is Durmstrang? Many people have suggested locations as diverse as Norway, Russia (especially Siberia), the Alps, Germany and Latvia for Durmstrang. Some members believe that Durmstrang was the primary wizarding school of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. The following are arguments for and against each location: PRO: Krum describes the school as having extensive grounds where he flies a lot over the lakes and mountains. CON: Nowhere in Switzerland is far north enough for the shortness of days described at Durmstrang. PRO: Someone who grew up in southern Norway would think the night lengths in winter she was used to were perfectly normal, but someone who grew up in Bulgaria would think that even southern Norway's winter nights were depressingly long and that it was very cold. PRO and CON: The middle part of Norway is too warm, according to a member who grew up there. The very north, however, would be cold and deserted enough.

69. Public Lectures/Seminars The American University System and American Universities (in latvian), lecture, geography Faculty, University of latvia, R§ga, 1990. http://www.udel.edu/Geography/faculty/eblec.html

Public Lectures/Seminars "Topography and Transportation Routes in the American West" (2 lectures), Hillendale Museum Lecture Series , 1975, Mendenhall, Pennsylvania. "Urban Planning," panel member, People and Planet Lecture Series Dover/Newark, Delaware, 1975. "Environmental Quality," panel member, People and Planet Lecture Series , Dover/Newark, Delaware, 1976. "World War II: A Refugee's Reflections," German House Evening Lecture Series , 1976, Newark, Delaware. "The Frustrations of Teaching Urban Geography from a Humanistic Viewpoint," lecture for honors student group, 1977, Newark, Delaware. "Eighteenth Century Landscapes in Twentieth Century Research on Landscape Preferences," Eighteenth Century Group Meeting , 1978, Newark, Delaware. "Aesthetic Consciousness in Latvian Folk Architecture," Art History Colloquium Series , 1978, Newark, Delaware. "Twentieth Century Literary Attitudes Toward Nature and Human Nature," Temagruppen for Geografiska Grundfragor Teori Och Filosofi , seminar, Lund University (Sweden), 1983.

70. Edmunds Bunkse Adjunct Professor Faculty of Earth and Geographical Sciences University of latvia Cultural Humanities geography. Specializations http://www.udel.edu/Geography/faculty/bunkse.html

Edmunds Bunkse (Bunksha) Associate Professor Department of Geography University of Delaware Newark, Delaware 19716 Adjunct Professor Faculty of Earth and Geographical Sciences University of Latvia Cultural - Humanities Geography Specializations: Contemporary ideas of nature, cultural experience, human nature Landscape/place studies (aesthetics, ethics). History of nature-culture ideas Geosophy The Baltic Sea Region and the Baltic states. Urban cultural, historical geography The historical geography of the American West Education: PhD., Geography, University of California, Berkeley, 1973 M.A., Geography, University of California, Berkeley, 1966 A.B., Geography, Syracuse University, 1962 University of Illinois, Architecture, 1954-1958 Awards: Foreign member, The Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1993 Doctor honoris causa, University of Latvia, 1991 Fulbright lectureship award, The University of Latvia, Riga, 1990. (then U.S.S.R.) Fulbright research award for Western Europe (Lund University, Sweden, University College London), 1983-1984. Special Assignments: Member Doctoral Habilitation Committee, Latvian Ministry of Education and University of Latvia, 1996-present

71. Lithuania : Geography Lithuania / geography. geography. Location Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between latvia and Russia Map references Europe http://www.omnitel.net/ramunas/Lietuva/lt_geography.shtml

10 June 2004 Search site: Site map Search help General Information Visitors Guide ... Shop www.medita.lt Medical equipment Lithuania / Geography GEOGRAPHY Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Latvia and Russia Map references: Europe Geographic position: Most Northerly point-56 27' Lat N. Most Southerly point-53 54' Lat N. Most Wesaterly point-20 56' Long E. Most Easaterly point-26 51' Long E. Area: total area: 65,300 km land area: 65,300 km comparative area: slightly larger than West Virginia Frontiers: without territorial sea — 1702 km, with territorial sea — 1731, Land including Kursiu Lagoon — 1612 Belarus 660 km, Latvia 576 km, Poland 103 km, (Kaliningrad reg.) — 273 km. Coast line: Length of the Baltic Sea shore — 90 Length of the Lithuanian-Latvian territorial sea limit — 222 Length of the Lithuanian-Russian territorial sea limit — 222 Length of the Lithuanian territorial sea outer limit — 75 Maritime claims: territorial sea: 12 nm International disputes: dispute with Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) over the position of the Nemunas (Nemen) River border presently located on the Lithuanian bank and not in midriver as by international standards Absolute altitude of highest hills, m:

72. University Of Latvia Prof. Ivars Lacis. ADDRESS. 19 Raina blvd., Riga, latvia, LV–1586. PHONE. 19, phone +371 7034488 Dean doc. Ojars Judrups. FACULTY OF geography AND EARTH SCIENCE. http://www.aic.lv/HE_2002/HE_LV/Progr/LU/lu_index.htm

index of LU programmes UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA Latvijas Universit te FOUNDED 1919 as University of Latvia, existed as Riga Polytechnical Institute since 1862 STATUS Statute of the University is approved by the State RECTOR Prof. Ivars Lacis ADDRESS 19 Raina blvd., Riga, Latvia, LV–1586 PHONE FAX WEB SITE www.lu.lv E-MAIL lu@lanet.lv Faculties of the university HUMANITIES AND ART FACULTY OF THEOLOGY Riga, Raina blvd. 19, phone +371 7034441. Dean: Assoc. Prof. Juris Calitis FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY Riga, Visvalza iela 4-a, phone +371 7213405. Dean: Prof. Janina Kursite-Pakule FACULTY OF HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY Riga, Brivibas blvd. 32, phone +371 7282591. Dean: Assoc. Prof. Gvido Straube FACULTY OF MODERN LANGUAGES Riga, Visvalza iela 4-a, phone +371 7211009. Dean: Assoc. Prof. Ingrida Kramina SOCIAL SCIENCES, BUSINESS, LAW FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Riga, Aspazijas blvd. 5, phone +371 7034777. Dean: Prof. Edgars Vasermanis

73. The Country Of Latvia World Travel Guide to latvia Basic information on geography, history, climate, population, etc. Fonts and other downloadable resources http://www.angelfire.com/al2/LatvianStuff/Latvia.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" The country of Latvia The country of Latvia is located on the Baltic Sea, south of Sweden, west of Russia, and north-east of Poland. Click below to see: Maps: A map of Europe which shows Latvia (156 kb) A map of Latvia showing the four provinces (32 kb) A map of Latvia showing all the districts ("rajoni") (60 kb) A relief map of Latvia, showing towns and cities (196 kb) Information on Pagan Latvia: Pagan Latvian Deities Pagan Latvian Festivals Pagan Latvian Design Elements Information on Latvian culture and folklore: Latvian Cuisine Latvian Folk Costumes by region Latvian Folk Songs Some Traditional Latvian Musical Instruments ... Latvian Folk Dances Links to various Latvian-related sites: Web servers and more: Ciesin: Latvia information Links to many web pages about Latvia, under categories such as: General Information, Tourism Information, lists of web servers, government links, commercial companies, etc. Very good! LatBits Latvian Links Links to many Latvian-related sites, under categories such as: web servers, government, educational institutions, international organizations, media, business, tourism, language, culture, etc., etc. Very extensive collection of links.

74. Latvia Information For more information about latvia, select one of the options below geography. Location Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. http://www.insidecountryinfo.com/html/latvia_information.html

Select News Services Albania Austria Baltic States Belarus Belgium Bosnia Bulgaria C.I.S. Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Macedonia Malta Monaco Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom Yugoslavia Select Country Portals Albania Austria Baltic States Belarus Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Italy Luxembourg Moldova Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Ukraine United Kingdom Yugoslavia Select Country Information Afghanistan Albania Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belarus Belgium Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Holy See (Vatican City) Hungary Iceland India Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jordan Kazakhstan Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malta Moldova Monaco Netherlands Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territories Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia San Marino Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Tajikistan Turkey Turkmenistan Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uzbekistan Yemen Yugoslavia Latvia Introduction 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.

75. Latvia - Map - Geography Map, latvia. geography, latvia. Location Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. Geographic coordinates 57 00 N, 25 00 E. http://www.exxun.com/Latvia/b_mp.html

exxun.com america europe africa ... world Evolving xxlarge UNion - thousands windows on the world - constantly updated Home Countries Flags Maps ... Advertise with us Latvia - Latvija EU Member Flag Introduction Map Geography ... Music Translation powered by Google Map Latvia 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 water: 1,000 sq km land: 63,589 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than West Virginia Land boundaries: total: 1,150 km border countries: Belarus 141 km, Estonia 339 km, Lithuania 453 km, Russia 217 km Coastline: 531 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive economic zone: 200 NM territorial sea: 12 NM Climate: maritime; wet, moderate winters Terrain: low plain Elevation extremes: lowest point: Baltic Sea m highest point: Gaizinkalns 312 m Natural resources: peat, limestone, dolomite, amber, hydropower, wood, arable land Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: 70.51% (1998 est.)

76. Government Country Information For Latvia Topography geography, Climate Weather in latvia - Topography- geography, Climate Weather in latvia - USATODAY.com- Weather - USATODAY.com- Weather http://www.escapeartist.com/latvia/country.html

Balkans Index Index for Latvia Living in Latvia AccuWeather.com - Latvia - AccuWeather.com - Latvia - 5-day weather forecasts, maps, radar and satellite images for cities and towns across Latvia. Chancery of the President of Latvia - Chancery of the President of Latvia - Information on the President, speeches, press releases. CIA World Factbook - CIA World Factbook - The Official Central Intelligence Agency Web site for The World Factbook Country Review - Country Review Currency Converter - Currency Converter Energy Regulation Council - Energy Regulation Council - State administration institution for regulation of business activity in energy supply sector. Information about energy tariffs, calculation methodologies, licensing of energy supply companies, approved legislative acts relating to energy sector. Fire and Rescue Department of Latvia - Fire and Rescue Department of Latvia Information on Latvia from the Latvian Institute - Information on Latvia from the Latvian Institute - The Latvian Institute is a non-profit organization established to disseminate knowledge about Latvia abroad. It produces publications, in several languages, on many aspects of Latvian society. Latvian Development Agency - Latvian Development Agency - Regularly updated, newest information about investment opportunities in Latvia and additional information about Latvian economy.

77. CU Dept. Of Geography Resources: Academic Departments University of latvia, Faculty of Geographical and Earth Sciences . English available; Didactics in geography; Economic and Social geography; Geomorphology and http://www.colorado.edu/geography/virtdept/resources/depts/depts.htm

Geography Resources : Academic Departments URLs are correct when posted, but do change frequently. Please notify Anita Howard of problems and changes. Annotations are taken from the departmental homepages under introductory, program information, and faculty profile pages or submitted via the email link on this page. Argentina Australia Austria Belgium ... Directory of Worldwide University Listing Sites (all disciplines). Argentina Universidad Nacional La Plata, Geography Program . Spanish only; History, Social, and Philosophy of Geography; Regional Geography; Geography of Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur, Department of Geography . Spanish only. Australia Australian Defence Force Academy, University College, School of Geography and Oceanography . Cultures of Nature; Urban Residential Activism; GIS Based Teaching; Population and Culture in Australia and New Zealand; Globalizing Labor Markets and State Transformation; Karst Landscapes and Caves. Australian National University, Geography and Human Ecology Department

78. Latvia - Atlapedia Online LOCATION AND geography latvia is a former republic of the USSR. It is bound by the Baltic Sea to the west, the Gulf of Riga and http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/latvia.htm

OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Latvia CAPITAL: Riga SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT: Unitary Multiparty Republic AREA: 64,500 Sq Km (24,900 Sq Mi) ESTIMATED 2000 POPULATION: LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY: Latvia is a former republic of the USSR. It is bound by the Baltic Sea to the west, the Gulf of Riga and Estonia to the north, Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast and Lithuania to the south. The country is generally low lying with a gentle undulating terrain interspersed by hills and ridges. Along the Baltic Sea coast including the Gulf of Riga, the coastline is smooth and fringed by low muddy beaches and sand dunes. Latvia is well endowed with forests, lakes, small streams and peat bogs while the principal river is the Daugava or Western Dvina. Major Cities (pop. est.); Riga 804,000, Daugavpils 120,900, Liepaja 95,000, Jelgava 69,400, Jurmala 55,300 (1993). Land Use; forested 44%, pastures 13%, agricultural-cultivated 26%, other 17% (1993). CLIMATE: Latvia has a transitional climate between the maritime climate of West Europe and the continental climate of Russia. Winters are long and cold while summers are warm with rainfall heaviest during summer and autumn. Average annual precipitation varies from 560 to 790 mm (21 to 31 inches) and average temperature ranges are from -1 degrees Celsius (30 degrees Fahrenheit) in January to 17 degrees Celsius (63 degrees Fahrenheit) in June. PEOPLE: The principal ethnic majority are the Latvians who account for 54% of the population while 34% are Russians, 5% are Belarussians and 4% are Ukrainians. Other ethnic minorities include Poles, Lithuanians, Tartars and Jews.

79. Resources From Www.BiologyBrowser.org Main Category geography. SubCategories. No subcategories found for this category. Related Categories. SubjectOrganizationsEuropeLatvia@ (4). Site Matches. http://www.biologybrowser.org/bb/Geography/Europe/Latvia/index.shtml

Home About BiologyBrowser What's New Newsletter ... Promote Your Site Search BiologyBrowser Organism (ex. fungi) Subject (ex. biodiversity) Geography (region) All Counts of New and Changed Names Reported in Zoological Record Indicates trends in assigning names to new animals by taxonomists. Search the Index to Organism Names The Index to Organism Names project uses name data from the resources of BIOSIS and other collaborating organizations. Conferences Nomenclatural Glossary for Zoology An alphabetical list of specialist terms. For basic answers to who's who in the Animal Kingdom. Main Category: Geography Home Geography Europe Latvia Sub-Categories No subcategories found for this category Related Categories Subject:Organizations:Europe:Latvia@ Site Matches Any Term All Terms Entire collection This Category Only Within results Results 1 - 10 of at least 17 Bibliography on Latvian Mollusca Checklist of Latvian Beetles (Coleoptera) Checklist of Latvian Mollusca a list of all recent taxa Gefahrdete und seltene Wirbellose Lettlands. Teil I. Oryctes nasicornis (L., 1758) (Insecta Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

80. Courland Geography And Natural History geography and Climate. There are 4 historic regions that make up modern day latvia North of the western Daugava (Dvina) river are Vidzeme and Latgale, which http://www.jewishgen.org/Courland/geography.htm

Courland Geography and Natural History Geography and Climate There are 4 historic regions that make up modern day Latvia: North of the western Daugava (Dvina) river are Vidzeme and Latgale, which together formed Livonia . The ancient Duchy of Courland lies south of the Daugava and included the areas known as Kurzeme and Zemgale. The area of Courland also comprised the Bishopric of Pilten with its administrative centre of Hasenpoth. Each of these areas, Livonia, Courland and Pilten, pursued different policies with regard to the Jews within their territory. Courland was primarily an agricultural wooded lowland, presenting few barriers to invasion save the tall stands of pine forest and the occasional rise of the land. The total area of Courland comprised approximately 27,000 square kilometres (10,500 square miles), approximately 60% of which was covered in forests. Flax is the principal field crop and Jews were known to have been involved in its production and commercial sale, often acting as middlemen for the large estate owners wishing to sell their crop from the Baltic ports. Similarly, logging and shipbuilding were important traditional industries in which the geography of the country played an important part. 10% of the land consists of peat bogs and wet land. Courland has its share of Latvia's 2,300 lakes and 12,000 rivers. The summers are hot and humid, the winters wet and windy with snow. The wind remains a feature of the low landscape and there were few natural features to stop the wind from the north and eastern steppes of Russia. Libau (now Liepaja) has traditionally been known as "the place where the wind was born". The key Baltic ports of Libau and Windau (now Ventspils) are ice-free throughout the winter, a fact that was critical to Courland's commercial success.

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