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Facts about Latvia
About Latvia
Cultural and historical division
Latvia is divided into four historical and cultural regions: Kurzeme (western part of Latvia), Zemgale (southern part), Vidzeme (middle and northern part), Latgale (eastern part)
Area sq.km
64589
Population
2 319 203
Highest point
Gaizins – 311.50m
Largest lake
Lubanas – 82 sq.km
Longest river
Daugava – 1 020km (367km within Latvia)
Climate
Moderate climate with considerable temperature variations. The summers are warm, but the winters, that last from November until mid-March, can be very cold. The weather in autumn and spring is relatively mild. The heaviest rainfalls are observed in August. Snowfall is common in winter. Average temperature: July +18.1°C, February -5.0°C
Language
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The official language is Latvian. It is an Indo-European, non-Slavic and non-Germanic language and is similar only to Lithuanian. Russian, English and German are widely spoken.
Religion
Predominantly Protestant (Lutheran). Roman Catholic in the eastern part of the country.
Ethic composition
Latvian: 58.8%
Russians: 28.6%
Belarussians: 3.8%
Ukrainians: 2.6%
Polish: 2.5%
Lithuanians: 1.4%
Others: 2.3%
Citizens: 1 819 222
Non -Citizens: 452 302
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