Latvia Short Introduction for Travelers
| Capital | Riga |
| Government | parliamentary democracy |
| Currency | euro (EUR) |
| Area | 64,589 sq km |
| Population | 2,223,000 (October 2009 est.) |
| Language | Latvian (official), Russian(widely spoken, especially in Riga and Daugavpils), English (widely spoken in Riga), others |
| Religion | Lutheran, Catholic, Muslim, Russian Orthodox, Jewish |
| Electricity | 220V/50Hz (European plug) |
| Country code | +371 |
| Internet TLD | .lv |
| Time Zone | UTC+2 |
Best 5 Places To Visit in Latvia
1 Alberta Iela RĪGA
2 Turaida Museum Reserve SIGULDA
3 Rīga Central Market RĪGA
4 Rīga Cathedral RĪGA
5 Cēsis Castle CĒSIS