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The Republic of Latvia ( Latvian: Latvijas Republika), or Latvia ( Latvian: Latvija), is a republic in Northeastern Europe. Bordering the Baltic Sea, Latvia is known as one of the Baltic States, together with Estonia and Lithuania, which border the nation in the north and south, respectively. In the east, it shares borders with Russia and Belarus.

On 20 September 2003, in a nationwide referendum, the Latvians voted to join the European Union and Latvia's EU membership took effect on 1 May 2004. Latvia became a member state of NATO on March 29March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (89th in Leap years). There are 277 days remaining. Events 1461 Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England. 1638 Swedish colo 2004.

Latvijas Republika


( In DetailFlag ratio: 1:2 The flag of Latvia was adopted on February 27, 1990. The flag was used by the independent state of Latvia from 1918 to 1940. See also National anthem of Latvia Flag of Latvian SSR Latvia Latvia.)	( Full size )

National mottoA motto is a phrase or collection of words intended to describe the motivation or intention of a sociological grouping or organization. Many countries, universities, and other institutions have mottos, as do families with coats of arms. These mottos are t: None

Official languageAn official language is a language that is specifically designated to be so in the constitutions of countries, states, and other territories. States and areas without a constitution, by this definition, lack official languages. Officially recognized minor

Latvian

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RigaRiga ( German: Riga, Estonian: Riia, Lithuanian: Ryga), situated on the Baltic Sea coast at the mouth of the Daugava river, is the capital of Latvia and a major regional port and industrial centre. Riga is the biggest city in the Baltic States. The city's

Largest city

Riga

Area
- Total
- % water

Ranked 121st
64,589 km²
1.5%

Population
- Total ( 2001)
- Density

Ranked 137th
2,385,231
37/km²

Independence
- Declared
- Recognised
- Regained

From the Russian Empire
18 November 1918
11 August 1920
August 21 1991 (from the U.S.S.R.)

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