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Latvia

Also Known As Republic of Latvia
Northern Europe

Latvia is a country in Northern Europe on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, bordered by Estonia to the north, Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast, and Lithuania to the south, with a maritime boundary shared with Sweden. It declared independence from Germany and Russia on 18 November 1918; after Soviet occupation from 1940, its independence was restored on 21 August 1991. It is a unitary parliamentary republic. Its capital is Riga.

Facts
Capital
Riga 2
Population
1,842,226 2
2022 estimate, from Latvia's own Wikipedia infobox.
Population Estimate Year
2022 2
Area (sq km)
64,589 2
Independence or Founding Year
1918 2
Latvia declared independence from Germany and Russia on 18 November 1918. After Soviet occupation from 1940, its independence was restored on 21 August 1991.
Landlocked
No 3
Income Group
High 4
Government Type
Republic 3
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Latvia

Regions

Historical Latvian Lands

Latvia

Cities

Ainaži

Latvia

Aizkraukle

Latvia

Aizpute

Latvia

Aknīste

Latvia

Alūksne

Latvia

Ape, Latvia

Latvia

Auce

Latvia

Baldone

Latvia

Baloži

Latvia

Balvi

Latvia

Bauska

Latvia

Brocēni

Latvia

Cesvaine

Latvia

Cēsis

Latvia

Dagda, Latvia

Latvia

Dobele

Latvia

Durbe

Latvia

Grobiņa

Latvia

Gulbene

Latvia

Ikšķile

Latvia

Ilūkste

Latvia

Jaunjelgava

Latvia

Kandava

Latvia

Koknese

Latvia

Krāslava

Latvia

Kuldīga

Latvia

Kārsava

Latvia

Lielvārde

Latvia

Limbaži

Latvia

Lubāna

Latvia

Ludza

Latvia

Madona

Latvia

Mazsalaca

Latvia

Piltene

Latvia

Riga

Latvia

Salacgrīva

Latvia

Saldus

Latvia

Sigulda

Latvia

Skrunda

Latvia

Smiltene

Latvia

Straupe

Latvia

Talsi

Latvia

Tukums

Latvia

Valka

Latvia

Varakļāni

Latvia

Viesīte

Latvia

Viļāni

Latvia

Zilupe

Latvia

Ādaži

Latvia

Ķekava

Latvia
Connections

Associated With

Northern Europe, Regions
The Baltic States, Regions

The Baltic states encompass Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Source Baltic states (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Baltic Sea, Bodies of Water

Latvia encloses the Baltic Sea.

Source Baltic Sea (Wikipedia)
Belarus, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Belarus
Gulf of Riga, Bodies of Water

Has Capital

Riga, Cities

Riga is the capital of Latvia.

Source Riga (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases

Same As

Latvia

Also in Political Atlas: the same subject.

Nationals Include

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Juris Hartmanis

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Rusins Martins Freivalds

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Gints Zilbalodis

Also in Film and Media Atlas: a national of this subject.

Anita Usacka

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Anita Ušacka
Artūrs Kučs

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Ineta Ziemele

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Peteris Stucka

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Peteris Stucka (Wikipedia)
Emanuel Grinberg

Also in Mathematics Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Emanuels Grīnbergs (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
was a Latvian mathematician
Juris Hartmanis

Also in Mathematics Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Juris Hartmanis (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
was a Latvian-born American computer scientist and computational theorist
Andris Kulbergs

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Andris Kulbergs (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Andris Kulbergs ([ˈandris ˈkulbærɡs]; born 26 May 1979) is a Latvian businessman and politician serving as the prime minister of Latvia since 2026.
Edgars Rinkevics

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Edgars Rinke?vi?s - Wikipedia (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Edgars Rinkēvičs ([ˈedgars ˈriŋkeːvit͡ʃʃ]; born 21 September 1973) is a Latvian public official and politician serving as the 11th and current president of Latvia since July 2023.
Valdis Birkavs

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Valdis Birkavs (Wikipedia)Lead, country
Quote, Lead, country
is a Latvian politician
Morris Halle

Also in Science Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Morris Halle (Wikidata)
Agris Kazelniks

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Agris Kazeļņiks (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
is a strongman competitor from Ogre, Latvia
Aivars Šmaukstelis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Aivars Šmaukstelis (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Aivars Šmaukstelis (born 20 September 1987) is a Latvian strongman.
Alexei Shirov

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Alexei Shirov (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian and Spanish chess player
Artis Rasmanis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Artis Rasmanis (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Artis Rasmanis (born 1971) is a retired Latvian sidecarcross passenger and five times World Champion.
Artūrs Matisons

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Artūrs Matisons (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian cyclist
Cēzars Ozers

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Cēzars Ozers (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
was a Soviet and Latvian basketball player
Dainis Zageris

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Dainis Zageris (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
is a Latvian strongman competitor
Edgars Bertuks

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Edgars Bertuks (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
is a Latvian orienteering competitor and world champion.
Edvards Bidzāns

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Edvards Bidzāns (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian professional motocross rider
Edžus Treimanis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Edžus Treimanis (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Edžus Treimanis (born 21 April 1988) is a former Latvian BMX racer.
Ēriks Pētersons

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ēriks Pētersons (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
was a Latvian footballer and ice hockey player
Guntars Mankus

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Guntars Mankus (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian orienteer, rogainer and adventure racer
Igors Miglinieks

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Igors Miglinieks (Olympedia)Biographical information, Nationality
Quote, Biographical information, Nationality
Nationality Latvia
Ivans Klementjevs

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ivans Klementjevs - WikipediaLead sentence 1
Quote, Lead sentence 1
Ivans Klementjevs (born 18 November 1960 in Burtiki) is a Latvian politician and former sprint canoeist who competed from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s.
Ivo Lakučs

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ivo Lakučs (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Ivo Lakučs (born 4 March 1979) is a Latvian cyclist.
Jānis Lūsis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Jānis Lūsis (Wikipedia)Lead sentence [nationality]
Quote, Lead sentence [nationality]
was a Latvian track and field athlete who competed in javelin throw
Jānis Reišulis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Jānis Reišulis (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian professional Motocross racer
Jānis Vinters

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Jānis Vinters (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian rally racing motorcycle rider
Jeļena Ostapenko

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Jeļena Ostapenko (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian professional tennis player
Kārlis Reišulis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Kārlis Reišulis (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian professional Motocross racer
Kaspars Liepiņš

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Kaspars Liepiņš (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian sidecarcross rider
Kaspars Stupelis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Kaspars Stupelis (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
is a Latvian sidecarcross passenger and quadruple World Champion
Konstantīns Konstantinovs

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Konstantīns Konstantinovs (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
was a Latvian powerlifter of Russian descent
Kristens Krīgers

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Kristens Krīgers (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Kristens Krīgers (born 25 August 1996) is a Latvian male BMX rider
Kristers Serģis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Kristers Serģis (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a retired Latvian sidecarcross rider
Larisa Neiland

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Larisa Neiland (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a tennis coach and former professional player who represented the Soviet Union and Latvia
Laura Ikauniece

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Laura Ikauniece (Wikipedia)Lead sentence [nationality]
Quote, Lead sentence [nationality]
is a Latvian athlete
Mareks Leitis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Mareks Leitis (Polish Wikipedia)Lead, gender
Quote, Lead, gender
łotewski strongman
Māris Štrombergs

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Māris Štrombergs (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
Māris Štrombergs (born 10 March 1987) is a Latvian former professional BMX racer.
Mārtiņš Krūze

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Mārtiņš Krūze (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian powerlifter
Mārtiņš Rubenis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Mārtiņš Rubenis (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a retired Latvian luger
Mārtiņš Sirmais

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Mārtiņš Sirmais (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
is a Latvian orienteering competitor
Mikhail Tal

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Mikhail Tal
Pauls Jonass

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Pauls Jonass (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
is a Latvian professional motocross racer
Piotr Ugrumov

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Piotr Ugrumov (Wikipedia)Personal life, Latvian citizenship
Quote, Personal life, Latvian citizenship
in 2005 he was awarded Latvian citizenship
Raimonds Bergmanis

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Raimonds Bergmanis (Wikipedia)Lead, nationality
Quote, Lead, nationality
Raimonds Bergmanis (born 25 July 1966) is a Latvian politician and former Minister of Defence.

Showing 1 to 50 of 54 in Nationals Include, page 1 of 2.

Origin Of

Mark Rothko

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Philippe Halsman

Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Getty Research Institute, Union List of Artist Names: Getty ULAN record for Philippe HalsmanBirth and Death Places
Quote, Birth and Death Places
Born: Rīga (Rīga, Latvia) (inhabited place)
Flow

Also in Film and Media Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Location Of

Night of the Jumps

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: which took place in this subject.

Source Night of the Jumps (German Wikipedia)Lead, host countries
Quote, Lead, host countries
Brasilien, Namibia, China und Lettland

Site Of

Saeima House

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

airBaltic

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikidata: airBaltictier 2
Bauskas alus

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Bank of Latvia

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Found There

Pieris rapae

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Pink Salmon

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Populus trichocarpa

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Red Admiral

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Roman Snail

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Signal Crayfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Smooth Newt

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Synchytrium endobioticum

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Taiga bean goose

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Threespine Stickleback

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Three-spined Stickleback

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Ural field mouse

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Ural field mouse (Wikipedia)Lead, countries
Quote, Lead, countries
It is found in Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Wels Catfish

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

White Fir

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

White Stork

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Showing 51 to 66 of 66 in Found There, page 2 of 2.

Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
View the Source
2. Latvia (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox, capital
    Riga
  • Infobox, area
    64,589 km2 (24,938 sq mi)
  • Infobox: population_estimate
    1,842,226
  • Article text
    After the collapse of the Russian Empire in 1918, Latvia became an independent country. However, the country was occupied by the Soviet Union in 1940 and remained under Soviet rule until 1991.
  • Lead section
    It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It borders Russia to the east and Belarus to the southeast and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west.
  • Lead sentence
    Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe.
View the Source
3. CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Latvia
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)
  • Geography, Coastline
    498 km
  • Government, Government type
    parliamentary republic
View the Source
4. World Bank Open Data: World Bank Open Data, country list with income level
World Bank Open DataCountry record LVA, incomeLevel
Quote, Country record LVA, incomeLevel
"name": "Latvia", "region": { "id": "ECS", "iso2code": "Z7", "value": "Europe \u0026 Central Asia" }, "adminregion": { "id": "", "iso2code": "", "value": "" }, "incomeLevel": { "id": "HIC", "iso2code": "XD", "value": "High income" }
View the Source
Wikidata: Latvia
Wikidata Q211, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Baltic states (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: The Baltic States, Lead section
Quote, Associated With: The Baltic States, Lead section
a geopolitical term encompassing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
View the Source
Baltic Sea (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationBordered By Water: Baltic Sea, Lead section
Quote, Bordered By Water: Baltic Sea, Lead section
The Baltic Sea is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that is enclosed by the countries of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Sweden.
View the Source
Gauja National Park (Wikidata)
Wikimedia FoundationEncompasses: Gauja National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
Kemeri National Park (Wikidata)
Wikimedia FoundationEncompasses: Ķemeri National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
Slitere National Park (Wikidata)
Wikimedia FoundationEncompasses: Slītere National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
Razna National Park (Wikidata)
Wikimedia FoundationEncompasses: Rāzna National Park, Wikidata item, property P17 (country)View the Source
Historical Latvian Lands (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Historical Latvian Lands, Lead, first paragraph [on-continent]
Quote, Encompasses: Historical Latvian Lands, Lead, first paragraph [on-continent]
are several areas within Latvia formally recognised as distinct from the rest of the country
View the Source
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Belarus
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Belarus, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Belarus, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Latvia 161 km
View the Source
Lielvārde (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Lielvārde, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Lielvārde, Lead
is a town in Ogre Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia
View the Source
Piltene (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Piltene, Lead, country
Quote, Encompasses: Piltene, Lead, country
is a town in Ventspils Municipality, in the Courland region of Latvia
View the Source
Mazsalaca (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Mazsalaca, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Mazsalaca, Lead
is a town in Valmiera Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia.
View the Source
Baloži (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Baloži, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Baloži, Lead
Baloži (; German: Rollbusch) is a town in Ķekava Municipality, in the Vidzeme region of Latvia
View the Source
Dagda, Latvia (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Dagda, Latvia, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Dagda, Latvia, Lead
is a town in Krāslava Municipality in the Latgale region of Latvia
View the Source
Talsi (Wikipedia)
Encompasses: Talsi, Lead
Quote, Encompasses: Talsi, Lead
is a town in the Courland region of Latvia
View the Source

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