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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: LV

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code LV

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the LV code, which represents Latvia within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
LV
Related Codes
LVA428
Official Name (Native)
Latvijas Republika (Latvian)
Common Name
Latvia
Common Name (Native)
Latvija (Latvian)
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
Europe
Region
Baltic states
Area
64,589 km²
Country Bounds
N: 58.0823, S: 55.6689, W: 20.9743, E: 28.2412
Landlocked
No
Coordinates of Capital
Riga (56.9475, 24.106945)
Terrain
low plain
Climate
maritimewet, moderate winters
Border Countries
Belarus 161 kmEstonia 333 kmLithuania 544 kmRussia 332 km
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
Riga
Government Type
Republic
Established
1991
Driving Side
Right
Time zone
UTC +2 hours (During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to UTC +3 hours)
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
1,927,174
Population Density
30.98 people/km²
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
Official Language
Latvian
Literacy Rate
99.9%
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); note - 18 November 1918 was the date Latvia established its statehood and its concomitant independence from Soviet Russia; 4 May 1990 was the date it declared the restoration of Latvian statehood and its concomitant independence from the Soviet Union
National Symbols
white wagtail (bird)
National Colors
maroon, white
National Dish
Latke
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
EUR – Euro (€)
GDP
$69.479 billion (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.lv
Calling Code
+371
Barcode Prefix
475

Latvia is a country located in Eastern Europe along the Baltic Sea coastline. It shares borders with Estonia and Lithuania.

*The map highlights the location of Latvia.

Related locale codes

lv-LV – Latvian (Latvia)

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