Latvia, Łotwa, Latvija, Republic of Latvia, Republika Łotewska, Latvijas Republika
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After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status of the Russian minority (some 30% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia continues to revamp its economy for eventual integration into various Western European political and economic institutions.

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1. Dependency status: NA

2. Government type: parliamentary democracy

3. Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania

4. Border Countries: Belarus 141 km, Estonia 339 km, Lithuania 453 km, Russia 217 km

5. Climate: maritime; wet, moderate winters

6. Terrain: low plain

7. Area: 64,589 km2

8. Capital: Riga

9. Administrative divisions: 26 counties (singular - rajons) and 7 municipalities*: Aizkraukles Rajons, Aluksnes Rajons, Balvu Rajons, Bauskas Rajons, Cesu Rajons, Daugavpils*, Daugavpils Rajons, Dobeles Rajons, Gulbenes Rajons, Jekabpils Rajons, Jelgava*, Jelgavas Rajons, Jurmala*, Kraslavas Rajons, Kuldigas Rajons, Leipaja*, Liepajas Rajons, Limbazu Rajons, Ludzas Rajons, Madonas Rajons, Ogres Rajons, Preilu Rajons, Rezekne*, Rezeknes Rajons, Riga*, Rigas Rajons, Saldus Rajons, Talsu Rajons, Tukuma Rajons, Valkas Rajons, Valmieras Rajons, Ventspils*, Ventspils Rajons

10. Population: 2,385,231 (July 2001 est.)

11. Languages: Latvian or Lettish (official), Lithuanian, Russian, other

12. Religions: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox

13. Currency: Latvian lat (LVL)

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24. Latvia office in Poland:

  • Embassy Republic of Latvia
    ul. Rejtana 15/28
    02-516 Warszawa
    tel. (022) 848-19-47, 848-98-05; fax 848-02-01
    e-mail: amlotew1@warman.com.pl
    Wydział Konsularny
    tel. (022) 848-98-05
  • Consulate Republic of Łatvia in Gdańsku
    ul. Ogarna 99/100
    80-826 Gdańsk
    tel. (058) 305-92-85; fax 305-92-84
    open hours: 9.00-10.00 i 15.00-17.00 from Monday to Friday
    General Consul: Mr Krzysztof Figel
  • Consulate Republic of Łatvia in Katowicach
    ul. Staromiejska 4
    40-013 Katowice
    tel. (032) 253-90-04; fax 253-77-03, 253-75-85
    e-mail: t.biedzki@gtp.com.pl
    open hours: 10.00-17.00 from Monday to Friday
    General Consul: Mr Tadeusz Biedzki
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  • slowniki.onet.pl - dictionary translating from polish and english, german, french, italian, spanish, russian etc.
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