General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | Official Name (Native) Latvijas Republika ( Latvian) |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | N: 58.0823, S: 55.6689, W: 20.9743, E: 28.2412 Coordinates of Capital Riga (56.9475, 24.106945) Climate maritimewet, moderate winters Border Countries Belarus 161 kmEstonia 333 kmLithuania 544 kmRussia 332 km |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | Time zone UTC +2 hours (During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to UTC +3 hours) |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Urban Areas AdaziAgenskalnsAizkraukleAizputeBaldoneBalviBauskaBrankasCarnikavaCentrs Nationality Noun: Latvian(s) Adjective: Latvian Distribution largest concentration of people is found in and around the port and capital city of Riga; small agglomerations are scattered throughout the country |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Dievs, sveti Latviju!" (God Bless Latvia) National Holiday Independence Day (Republic of Latvia Proclamation Day), 18 November (1918) National Symbols white wagtail (bird) National Colors maroon, white |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | GDP $69.479 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | Calling Code +371 - +371-28 – Riga
- +371-29 – Riga
- +371-30 – Jelgava
Phones (Mobile) 2,310,000 lines Phones (Landline) 501,000 lines |