Latvia
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Latvia. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Capital
- Riga
- Coordinates of the capital
- 56.95° N, 24.11° E
- Area
- 64,559 km²
- Official languages
- Latvian
- Currency
- Euro
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- LV
On the map
This country is located in Europe, in the region "Northern Europe". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 4 countries: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia.
Its capital is Riga. Its area is about 64,559 km². By area, this country ranks 122 out of 193 in the world and 24 out of 44 in Europe. Official language: Latvian. Currency: Euro.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Minsk (Belarus), Tallinn (Estonia), Vilnius (Lithuania), Moscow (Russia).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Latvia: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Riga.
- Latvia: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 4 countries: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia.
- Latvia: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Latvian.
- Latvia: what is the currency?
- Currency: Euro.
- Latvia: what is the area?
- Its area is about 64,559 km². By area, this country ranks 122 out of 193 in the world and 24 out of 44 in Europe.
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