Geography
Latvia is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 57, 25; it has Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia.
Neighboring countries: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia
Europe
Latvia
Latvia is a country in Northern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Riga
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Population
- 1.8 million
- Area
- 64,559 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- Latvian
- Calling code
- +371
- Internet TLD
- .lv
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Latvia map preview: 57.00, 25.00
People and Culture
Latvia uses Latvian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Latvia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Latvia is recorded with the official name Republic of Latvia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Riga
- Northern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Riga
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Latvia is grouped under Europe.
- Latvia has a listed area of 64,559 km².
- Latvia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Latvia
What is the capital of Latvia?
The capital of Latvia is Riga.
What continent is Latvia in?
Latvia is in Europe.
What currency does Latvia use?
Latvia uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Latvia?
Latvian is listed for Latvia in this database.