Fast facts : Latvia

Latvia, in the heart of Baltic States. You can enjoy the unique nature, culture and history of this country, take part in various events and obtain new friends!

Public Holidays in Latvia

January 1 – New Year’s Day
April 6– Good Friday
April 8 – Easter Sunday
April 9 – second Easter Day
May 1 – Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia
May 4 – Latvia proclaimed its independence from USSR, and restoration of the Republic of Latvia
May 14– Mother’s Day
June 4 – Summerdays
June 23 – Midsummer Eve Ligo diena
June 24 – Midsummer Jani
November 18 – Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia
December 25 – Christmas Day
December 26 – second Christmas Day
December 31 – New Year’s Eve

Geography of Latvia

Territory – 64589 km2, including mainland – 62046 km2, inland waters – 2543 km2. Until occupation in 1940 the territory of Latvia was 65800 km2, but in 1944 a part of Abrene district has been added to the Russia.Territory from North to South – 210 km, from West to East – 450 km.

Border Length – 1862 km, including the length of the mainland border in the North of Latvia with Estonia – 343 km, in the East with Russia – 282 km, in the South–East with Belorus – 167 km, in the South with Lithuania – 576 km, coastline length – 494 km.

Average Height of Latvia – 87 m above sea level. 57% of the territory is under 100m above sea level, 40,5 % of the territory is under 100 – 200m above sea level and 2,5% of the territory is higher 200m above sea level.

The Highest Point of Latvia is Gaiziņkalns – 311,6 m above sea level.

The Longest River in Latvia is Gauja – 452 km. The total length of Daugava is 1005 km, but the state territory is 352 km. There are about 750 rivers in Latvia, which are longer than 10 km.

The Largest Lake According to its Areais Lubānas – 80 km2.

The deepest lake is Drīdzis – 65,1 m. There are about 3000 lakes in Latvia, which are bigger than 1ha.

National Parks – Gauja National Park, Ķemeri National Park. Nature Reserves – Morics Caves, Slītere, Grīni, Krustkalni and Teiči Nature Reserves.

Capital – Riga.

The Biggest Cities and Towns – Riga, Daugavpils, Jelgava, Jūrmala, Liepāja, Rēzekne, Ventspils. There are 77 towns in Latvia. Ports: Ventspils, Riga, Liepāja.