["'The good Swedish times' in Latvian historiography: from the late 18th century to the 1970s"], CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (. Latvia has had many famous hockey stars like Helmuts Balderis, Artūrs Irbe, Kārlis Skrastiņš and Sandis Ozoliņš and more recently Zemgus Girgensons, whom the Latvian people have strongly supported in international and NHL play, expressed through the dedication of using the NHL's All Star Voting to bring Zemgus to number one in voting. Latvia is positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. An inlet of the Baltic Sea, the shallow Gulf of Riga is situated in the northwest of the country. and Sovieticised. It is a Baltic state, a former USSR republic, with close cultural ties both to Russia and Lithuania. Innovation and rising productivity led to rapid growth of the economy, but it soon suffered from the effects of the Great Depression. In a typical Latvian landscape, a mosaic of vast forests alternates with fields, farmsteads, and pastures. [146][147][148] It is part of the Nordic Transition Support Unit (NTSU), which renders joint force contributions in support of Afghan security structures ahead of the withdrawal of Nordic and Baltic ISAF forces in 2014. More than 1.2 million texts and 30,000 melodies of folk songs have been identified. [37], German crusaders were sent, or more likely decided to go on their own accord as they were known to do. Approximately 200 farms, occupying 2,750 ha (6,800 acres), are engaged in ecologically pure farming (using no artificial fertilizers or pesticides). During the transitional period, Moscow maintained many central Soviet state authorities in Latvia. Latvia also has numerous rivers, earnly 12,000. Municipal roads in Latvia totals 30 439 km of roads and 8039 km of streets. Latvia railway map. Latvia2532 x 1936 - 413.74k - png. [78], However, the central power in Moscow continued to regard Latvia as a Soviet republic in 1990 and 1991. A law expanding the scope for selling land, including to foreigners, was passed in 1997. The president is elected by the Saeima in a separate election, also held every four years. State administrators were liquidated and replaced by Soviet cadres. In its 800 years of turbulent history, everyone from German knights to Swedish kings and Soviet commissars have left their footprints, and today Latvia’s capital is an exciting European metropolis at the crossroads of eastern and northern Europe. There are 37 foreign embassies and 11 international organisations in Latvia's capital Riga. If necessary, scale the map, or choose a map from another provider (currently there are five available, from Google, Microsoft (Bing), Nokia (Ovi), Yandex, and OpenStreetMap). Where is Latvia Located? [104], Several species of flora and fauna are considered national symbols. Where is Latvia located on the world map? The Baltic Council is the joint forum of the interparliamentary Baltic Assembly (BA) and the intergovernmental Baltic Council of Ministers (BCM). [210], Starting in 2019 Latvia hosts the inaugural Riga Jurmala Music Festival, a new festival in which world-famous orchestras and conductors perform across four weekends during the summer. On 5 October 1939, Latvia was forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with the Soviet Union, granting the Soviets the right to station between 25,000 and 30,000 troops on Latvian territory. Latvia has 1,957,200 inhabitants[18] and a territory of 64,589 km2 (24,938 sq mi). It's called Paris of the North.Riga is located in the central part of the country north of the country and on the coast of Riga Bay. The borders of historical and cultural regions usually are not explicitly defined and in several sources may vary. Current location disabled. Latvia is part of the Schengen Area and joined the Eurozone on 1 January 2014. The Young Latvian (Latvian: Jaunlatvieši) movement laid the groundwork for nationalism from the middle of the century, many of its leaders looking to the Slavophiles for support against the prevailing German-dominated social order. From north to south the countries are Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, they occupy a low-lying region known as the Baltic Plains, a portion of the vast European Plain, the largest landform in Europe without mountains. For example, one of the most popular celebrations is Jāņi, a pagan celebration of the summer solstice—which Latvians celebrate on the feast day of St. John the Baptist. Russia is located to the east, and Belarus is located southeast of Latvia. According to the UN, all three Baltic States are located in the same section with Scandinavian countries, UK, Ireland and other countries. And from 70 females are 2,3 times more than males. Latvian armed forces have contributed to NATO and EU military operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1996–2009), Albania (1999), Kosovo (2000–2009), Macedonia (2003), Iraq (2005–2006), Afghanistan (since 2003), Somalia (since 2011) and Mali (since 2013). The country Latvia is located on the continent of Europe. Where Is the Capital of Latvia Located? [36] The first missionaries, sent by the Pope, sailed up the Daugava River in the late 12th century, seeking converts. 56 percent[84] of Latvia's territory is covered by forests, mostly Scots pine, birch, and Norway spruce. [52], By 1923, the extent of cultivated land surpassed the pre-war level. [151], Latvian civilian experts have contributed to EU civilian missions: border assistance mission to Moldova and Ukraine (2005–2009), rule of law missions in Iraq (2006 and 2007) and Kosovo (since 2008), police mission in Afghanistan (since 2007) and monitoring mission in Georgia (since 2008). Latvia plans to base the development of its scientific potential on existing scientific traditions, particularly in organic chemistry, medical chemistry, genetic engineering, physics, materials science and information technologies. Where is Latvia located on the world map? Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The private sector accounted for nearly 68% of the country's GDP in 2000. Latvia is a developed country with an advanced, high-income economy [27][28] and ranks 39th in the Human Development Index. Latvia 2532 x 1936 - 413.74k - png. There are 2,256 lakes that are bigger than 1 ha (2.5 acres), with a collective area of 1,000 km2 (390 sq mi). Its national insect is the two-spot ladybird (Adalia bipunctata, Latvian: divpunktu mārīte). Latvia is located in the Northern Europe and lies between latitudes 57° 0' N, and longitudes 25° 00' E. [65] Most sources count 200,000 to 250,000 refugees leaving Latvia, with perhaps as many as 80,000 to 100,000 of them recaptured by the Soviets or, during few months immediately after the end of war,[66] returned by the West. Latvian is the official language. Despite foreign rule from the 13th to 20th centuries, the Latvian nation maintained its identity throughout the generations via the language and musical traditions. [110][111][112], Since the early 1990s, Latvia has been involved in active trilateral Baltic states co-operation with its neighbours Estonia and Lithuania, and Nordic-Baltic co-operation with the Nordic countries. Apart from road and railway connections, Ventspils is also linked to oil extraction fields and transportation routes of Russian Federation via system of two pipelines from Polotsk, Belarus. Only 17 rivers flow for more than 100 km (60 mi). Claim this business Favorite Share More Directions Sponsored Topics. Russia, Estonia, Belarus, Lithuania. [209], During July 2014, Riga hosted the 8th World Choir Games as it played host to over 27,000 choristers representing over 450 choirs and over 70 countries. Spring and autumn bring fairly mild weather. Major rivers include the Daugava River, Lielupe, Gauja, Venta, and Salaca, the largest spawning ground for salmon in the eastern Baltic states. Latvia closed 131 schools between 2006 and 2010, which is a 12.9% decline, and in the same period enrolment in educational institutions has fallen by over 54,000 people, a 10.3% decline. [54], Early in the morning of 24 August 1939, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany signed a 10-year non-aggression pact, called the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact. [67] The Soviets dealt harshly with their opponents – prior to Operation Barbarossa, in less than a year, at least 34,250 Latvians were deported or killed. Latvia’s history is a pretty messy one, having spent time under the rule of the Swedish, Polish, and the Russians. According to statistics in late 2013, 45% of the population supported the introduction of the euro, while 52% opposed it. [87][88][89], Coastal regions, especially the western coast of the Courland Peninsula, possess a more maritime climate with cooler summers and milder winters, while eastern parts exhibit a more continental climate with warmer summers and harsher winters. The festival takes place at the Latvian National Opera, the Great Guild, and the Great and Small Halls of the Dzintari Concert Hall. Summers have average temperatures of around 19 °C (66 °F), with extremes of 35 °C (95 °F). The country has a temperate seasonal climate. Current NBA players include Kristaps Porziņģis, who plays for the Dallas Mavericks, Dāvis Bertāns, who plays for the Washington Wizards, and Rodions Kurucs, who plays for the Brooklyn Nets. The war of independence that followed was part of a general chaotic period of civil and new border wars in Eastern Europe. Extension from north to south is 210 km (130 mi) and from west to east 450 km (280 mi). [62] Most were deported to Siberia where deaths were estimated at 40 percent, officers of the Latvian army being shot on the spot. In the same year, the United States of America exported $58.2 million of goods and services to Latvia and imported $87.9 million. [58] The racially approved being resettled mainly in Poland, being given land and businesses in exchange for the money they had received from the sale of their previous assets.[56]:46. According to the UN, Latvia is part of Northern Europe. At this time, songs often made fun of the characteristics of Soviet life and were concerned about preserving Latvian identity. Until World War II, Latvia also had significant minorities of ethnic Germans and Jews. The country became a sovereign state after acquiring its independence from Russia in 1918. [93] There are 706 specially state-level protected natural areas in Latvia: four national parks, one biosphere reserve, 42 nature parks, nine areas of protected landscapes, 260 nature reserves, four strict nature reserves, 355 nature monuments, seven protected marine areas and 24 microreserves. There were 290,660 "non-citizens" living in Latvia or 14.1% of Latvian residents, mainly Russian settlers who arrived after the occupation of 1940 and their descendants. Latvia hosts one European Union institution, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC). In the 23rd block of the Vorverker cemetery, a monument was erected after the Second World War for the people of Latvia, who had died in Lübeck from 1945 to 1950. However, as a consequence of centuries of Russian rule (1710–1918) and later Soviet occupation, 26.9% of the population of Latvia are ethnic Russians,[24] some of whom (10.7% of Latvian residents[25]) have not gained citizenship, leaving them with no citizenship at all. Places nearby are Kocēni, Murmuiža and Strenči. Meanwhile, largely isolated from the rest of Latvia, southern Latgallians adopted Catholicism under Polish/Jesuit influence. Demands for self-determination were initially confined to autonomy, until a power vacuum was created by the Russian Revolution in 1917, followed by the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk between Russia and Germany in March 1918, then the Allied armistice with Germany on 11 November 1918. In 2015 Latvia held the presidency of Council of the European Union. Riga became the capital of Swedish Livonia and the largest city in the entire Swedish Empire. [55] A week later, on 1 September 1939, Germany and on 17 September, the Soviet Union invaded Poland. [46], The capitulation of Estonia and Livonia in 1710 and the Treaty of Nystad, ending the Great Northern War in 1721, gave Vidzeme to Russia (it became part of the Riga Governorate). Width: Height: You can resize this map. Explore Latvia Using Google Earth: 'The publication, which followed two decades of public debate and the passage of a special law, revealed the names, code names, birthplaces and other data on active and former KGB agents as of 1991, the year Latvia regained its independence from the Soviet Union. According to the website, World Atlas, Latvia is located in Europe and is the 125th largest nation in the world (out of 195). Eager to join Western economic institutions like the World Trade Organization, OECD, and the European Union, Latvia signed a Europe Agreement with the EU in 1995—with a 4-year transition period. Find out where is Latvia located. [23] Latvians and Livonians are the indigenous people of Latvia. Substantial economic changes occurred following Latvia’s independence in 1991, as the country transitioned to a market economy. Since independence, theatre, scenography, choir music, and classical music have become the most notable branches of Latvian culture. [51] The constitution was partly suspended by Kārlis Ulmanis after his coup in 1934 but reaffirmed in 1990. Go back to see more maps of Latvia  Maps of Latvia. Until the age of 39, there are more male than female. [48], The emancipation of the serfs took place in Courland in 1817 and in Vidzeme in 1819. [citation needed] It had a 2019 Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 2.09/10, ranking it 159th globally out of 172 countries. Independent once again since 1991, Riga's Art Nouveau center has won it UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. [79], The Republic of Latvia declared the end of the transitional period and restored full independence on 21 August 1991, in the aftermath of the failed Soviet coup attempt. Latvia location highlighted on the world map [37] The southern part of Estonia and the northern part of Latvia were ceded to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and formed into the Duchy of Livonia (Ducatus Livoniae Ultradunensis). Latvia is a unitary state, divided into 119 administrative divisions, of which 110 are municipalities and nine are cities. Latvia is located in Europe. [177] The best known roads are A1 (European route E67), connecting Warsaw and Tallinn, as well as European route E22, connecting Ventspils and Terehova. Latvia co-operates with Estonia and Lithuania in several trilateral Baltic defence co-operation initiatives: Future co-operation will include sharing of national infrastructures for training purposes and specialisation of training areas (BALTTRAIN) and collective formation of battalion-sized contingents for use in the NATO rapid-response force. [68] This operation had the desired effect of reducing the anti Soviet partisan activity. Riga, Riga . [56]:78–96 The occupation was followed immediately by SS Einsatzgruppen troops who were to act in accordance with the Nazi Generalplan Ost which required the population of Latvia to be cut by 50 percent. [59] In formal divisions, Riga region, which includes the capital and parts of other regions that have a strong relationship with the capital, is also often included in regional divisions; e.g., there are five planning regions of Latvia (Latvian: plānošanas reģioni), which were created in 2009 to promote balanced development of all regions. [93], Latvia's national parks are Gauja National Park in Vidzeme (since 1973),[95] Ķemeri National Park in Zemgale (1997), Slītere National Park in Kurzeme (1999), and Rāzna National Park in Latgale (2007). After the German surrender, it became clear that Soviet forces were there to stay, and Latvian national partisans, soon joined by some who had collaborated with the Germans, began to fight against the new occupier. Approximately 72% of Latvian citizens are Latvian, while 20% are Russian; less than 1% of non-citizens are Latvian, while 71% are Russian. [166] In April 2010 Latvia had the highest unemployment rate in the EU, at 22.5%, ahead of Spain, which had 19.7%.[167]. [citation needed], Latvia operates Inčukalns underground gas storage facility, one of the largest underground gas storage facilities in Europe and the only one in the Baltic states. File Type: png, File size: 230314 bytes (224.92 KB), Map Dimensions: 2056px x 1710px (256 colors) This means they use less biocapacity than Latvia contains. It is bordered to the south by Lithuania, to the east by the Russia, to the south-east part by Belarus, to the north by Estonia and in the west Sweden. Lutheranism was more prominent before the Soviet occupation, when it was a majority religion of ~60% due to strong historical links with the Nordic countries and to the influence of the Hansa in particular and Germany in general. Under Swedish and largely German rule, western Latvia adopted Lutheranism as its main religion. [197] By 2020 the government aims to spend 1.5% of GDP on research and development, with half of the investments coming from the private sector. The Duchy of Courland and Semigallia became an autonomous Russian province (the Courland Governorate) in 1795, bringing all of what is now Latvia into the Russian Empire. On 4 May 1990, the Supreme Council adopted the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia, and the Latvian SSR was renamed Republic of Latvia. [173], The four biggest ports of Latvia are located in Riga, Ventspils, Liepāja and Skulte. Latvia Map 980 x 902 - 158.32k - jpg. [70] An extensive program to impose bilingualism was initiated in Latvia, limiting the use of Latvian language in official uses in favor of using Russian as the main language. [202][203][204], Traditional Latvian folklore, especially the dance of the folk songs, dates back well over a thousand years. Latvia is a member of the United Nations, European Union, Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, OSCE, IMF, and WTO. [26] The Russian population is largely Eastern Orthodox Christians. The first laws and regulations were promulgated in the 16th and 17th centuries. Latviais a country with a small population which is located in the continent/region of Europe. In the summer of 1988, a national movement, coalescing in the Popular Front of Latvia, was opposed by the Interfront. Citizenship was not automatically extended to former Soviet citizens who settled during the Soviet occupation, or to their offspring. The outline map above represents Latvia, a country located in northeastern Europe with a coastline on the Baltic Sea to the west. The secretariat of the Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture (NDPC) will be located in Riga. Width: Height: You can resize this map. The sole official language of Latvia is Latvian, which belongs to the Baltic language sub-group of the Balto-Slavic branch of the Indo-European language family. [43] Fighting continued sporadically between Sweden and Poland until the Truce of Altmark in 1629. Where is Latvia on the map? Latvia is a country with a small population which is located in the continent/region of Europe.. Countries near Latvia include Estonia, Lithuania, Belarus and Sweden.. Its biggest cities and towns include Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja and Jelgava. Places nearby are Kocēni, Murmuiža and Strenči. Latvia's highest point is Gaiziņkalns, 311.6 m (1,022 ft). Where Is Latvia Located - Latvia maps. [184], The share of ethnic Latvians had fallen from 77% (1,467,035) in 1935 to 52% (1,387,757) in 1989. The second most popular sport is basketball. [165] As of 2015, Latvia is estimated to have the lowest male-to-female ratio in the world, at 0.85 males/female. A few high hills are found to the east of Riga, with the highest point being the Gaizinkalns at 311.6 m (1,022 ft). In 1944, when Soviet military advances reached Latvia, heavy fighting took place in Latvia between German and Soviet troops, which ended in another German defeat. After WWI, though, Latvia would declare its independence. Despite the fact that the proportion of ethnic Latvians has been steadily increasing for more than a decade, ethnic Latvians also make up slightly less than a half of the population of the capital city of Latvia – Riga. In the course of the war, both occupying forces conscripted Latvians into their armies, in this way increasing the loss of the nation's "live resources". It has 44 diplomatic and consular missions and maintains 34 embassies and 9 permanent representations abroad. Latvia borders Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. [172], The transport sector is around 14% of GDP. [20] The Baltic Sea moderates the climate, although the country has four distinct seasons and snowy winters. Europe is a continent located categorically in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. In 1897, 61.2% of the rural population had been landless; by 1936, that percentage had been reduced to 18%. [37] Riga became an important point of east–west trading[37] and formed close cultural links with Western Europe. Denmark is located in North Europe and consists of the greater part of the Jutland Peninsula as well as a number of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, Baltic Sea and North Sea such as Greenland and the Faroe Islands. [134][135] In 2011, the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities "urged Latvia to allow non-citizens to vote in municipal elections. This page was last updated on November 9, 2020, All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions © 2021 worldatlas.com, California Condor Facts: Animals Of North America, The Causes And Effects Of Ocean Pollution. Latvia has ratified the international Washington, Bern, and Ramsare conventions. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. The 100-seat unicameral Latvian parliament, the Saeima, is elected by direct popular vote every four years. Latvia is located in northeastern Europe. It is located at the mouth of the Daugava River, on the Baltic Sea’s southern shores. [39] The first German settlers were knights from northern Germany and citizens of northern German towns who brought their Low German language to the region, which shaped many loanwords in the Latvian language. RECENTS EDIT Done Delete All No Recent searches yet, but as soon as you have some, we’ll display them here. Online Map of Latvia. '[75], In the second half of the 1980s, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev started to introduce political and economic reforms in the Soviet Union that were called glasnost and perestroika. 70% percent of the mires are untouched by civilization, and they are a refuge for many rare species of plants and animals. Latvia political map. INVEST RIGA Real Estate Investments in Latvia. It can be used for geography education or for coloring. Where Is Latvia Located 2056 x 1710 - 224.92k - png. The map can be downlodaded and printed. [97] Nationally protected areas account for 12,790 km2 (4,940 sq mi) or around 20% of Latvia's total land area. From the age of 40 – more female. Severe spells of winter weather with cold winds, extreme temperatures of around −30 °C (−22 °F) and heavy snowfalls are common. 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