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Latvian is the official language under the Constitution.
ISO 4217 code EUR, numeric 978.
One time zone nationwide; UTC+3 while daylight saving applies.
Warm, long days for beaches and festivals; winter suits snow.
Total surface area, World Bank, 2023
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Vehicles keep to the right.
International dialling code (ITU E.164).
3 cultural; shared sites count for each state.
Population
1.85 million2025 estimate, World Bank
Independent since
18 November 1918Proclaimed in Riga by the People's Council of Latvia.
Climate
Temperate (Köppen Dfb)Four seasons; milder maritime coast, more continental east.
Capital
RigaSeat of national government.
Did you know?
Art Nouveau cityAt least 800 buildings, among the largest collections worldwide.
Light does most of the talking here. Summer evenings stretch long and golden over pale dunes, autumn paints the forest in rust and amber, and winter brings crisp snow and low, silver skies.
The climate is cool and temperate, with four clear seasons, a milder coast and a more continental east, so layers make sense in any month. When your plans run out, a Local Friend picks the next stop, whether that is a forest path, a seaside cafe or a view of the sunset.
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