The interesting facts about Latvia

The interesting facts about Latvia Interesting facts

The interesting facts about Latvia

Latvia – the small independent state in northern Europe, is included into the three of the Baltic States. Despite the small territory, Latvia can brag of ancient history and traditions.

The interesting facts about Latvia

  • 1. The area of the country makes only 64 589 sq.km. On this indicator Latvia takes the 122nd place in the world. Despite the small sizes, more than 40% of the territory are covered with the woods. For this reason the country enjoys wide popularity among fans of active recreation and picnics.
  • 2. Latvia treats three Baltic States, including Estonia and Lithuania. Baltic – the region which name happens from the Baltic Sea which washes these lands.
  • central square - Riga

  • 3. Threshing barn – the capital, the largest city and the tourist center of the country. Population makes 700 thousand people. The old city of Riga is entered in the list of the World heritage of UNESCO. The city is called one of the most beautiful in Europe. In architecture modernist style prevails.
  • 4. The Riga lock – the most known sight of Latvia. It has been constructed for knights of the Livonsky award in far 1330. Now, the Riga lock is the official house of the president of Latvia.
  • 5. The Aglonsky basilica – the largest center of spirituality and pilgrimage in Latvia.
  • 6. The population of Latvia makes more than 2.2 million people. About 30% – the Russian population.
  • 7. Wilhelm Ostwald is the Latvian and the world famous scientist, the Nobel Prize laureate in chemistry of 1909.
  • 8. The tax on tobacco products makes 80% of cost!
  • Latvia - sight

  • 9. Annually Latvia is visited by more than 1.5 million tourists from around the world. The tourist industry increases the income approximately by 15% that is one of the best indicators in Europe.
  • 10. On May 1, 2004 Latvia with 8 other countries became the member of a great European family.
  • 11. On ecological safety Latvia takes the 2nd place in the world!
  • 12. Latvia was one of the most fast-growing economies of Europe before crisis of 2008.
  • 13. In the country there is no official religion, however most of the believer of the population is made by Lutherans. East region of Latvia with mainly Russian population professes Orthodoxy.
  • 14. Threshing barn is famous for the sights, best in Europe, in modernist style.
  • 15. Lat – official currency of Latvia. One armor is divided into 100 centimes. The currency is attached to euro and costs about 1.4 euros.
  • Latvia - the city of Riga

  • 16. Most of the population is involved in a services sector. Besides this branch of economy makes 70% of GDP of the country.
  • 17. In the country very high level of literacy among adult population: 99.8% have got secondary education.
  • 18. Average life expectancy at men makes about 77 years, and women have 82 years.
  • 19. The most popular sports are hockey and basketball.
  • 20. The Latvian flag is one of the oldest in the world. The first mentions of him have appeared in the 13th century.
The interesting facts about Latvia
In this article we have tried as it is possible to discover better all interesting facts and to tell useful information about the small, but proud and rich Baltic state of Latvia.
Interesting facts
Written by: inkas
Date Published: 04/17/2016
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