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Latvia: |
 | Location: Europe
Status: UN Country
Capital City: Riga
Main Cities: Liepaja, Ventspils
Population: 2,658,000
Area: 65,000 km2
Currency: 1 lats = 100 santimu
Languages: Latvian, Russian |
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Latvia: a republic in NE Europe, on the Gulf of Riga and the Baltic Sea: ruled by Poland, Sweden, and Russia since the 13th century, Latvia was independent from 1919 until 1940 and was a Soviet republic (1940-91), gaining its independence after conflict with Soviet forces; it joined the EU in 2004. Latvia is mostly forested. Official language: Latvian. Religion: nonreligious, Christian. Currency: lats. Capital: Riga. Pop.: 2 286 000 (2004 est.). Area: 63 700 sq. km (25 590 sq. miles) |
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