Latvia (/ ˈ l æ t v i ə / ⓘ LAT-vee-ə, sometimes / ˈ l ɑː t v i ə / LAHT-vee-ə; Latvian: Latvija ⓘ), [14] officially the Republic of Latvia, [15] [16] is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe.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 ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Latvia, country of northeastern Europe and the middle of the three Baltic states. Latvia, which was occupied and annexed by the U.S.S.R. in June 1940, declared its independence on August 21, 1991. The U.S.S.R. recognized its sovereignty on September 6, and United Nations membership followed shortly

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Feb 24, 2021 · Latvia is a Baltic country situated in North Eastern Europe. Latvia is positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Latvia is bordered by 4 Nations: by Estonia in the north; Lithuania in the south; Belarus in the southeast and Russia in the east.

Baltic bronze necklace from the village of Aizkraukle, Latvia dating to 12th century AD now in the British Museum. [1]The history of Latvia began around 9000 BC with the end of the last glacial period in northern Europe.Ancient Baltic peoples arrived in the area during the second millennium BC, and four distinct tribal realms in Latvia's territory were identifiable towards the end of …

Latvia (Latvian: Latvija), officially the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republika), is a country in Northern Europe. The capital is Riga. It is one of the Baltic States, together with Estonia in the north and Lithuania in the south. Latvia's neighbours to the …

5 days ago · Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa warned Wednesday of possible provocations, but said Latvia was well-prepared and services including the armed forces and national guard were stepping up their vigilance and security measures. “Clearly there are risks, we understand that very well. But the risks are identified and there is a contingency ...

Aug 22, 2023 · Situated in north-eastern Europe with a coastline along the Baltic Sea, Latvia has borders with Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. It has linguistic links with Lithuania to the south,...

Dec 12, 2023 · Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. 57 00 N, 25 00 E. Europe. comparison ranking: total 124. slightly larger than West Virginia. 498 km. maritime; wet, moderate winters. low plain. peat, limestone, …

Latvia, officially Republic of Latvia, Country, northeastern Europe, along the shores of the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga. Area: 24,940 sq mi (64,594 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 1,875,000. Capital: Riga. Three-fifths of the population are Latvians, or Letts, who speak Latvian, one of two surviving Baltic languages.