Republic of Latvia
Europe
Latvia offers historic cities, pristine nature, and Baltic coastlines, perfect
for culture seekers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Population
Europe
UN Region
Northern Europe
UN Subregion
Europe & Central Asia
World Bank Region
LVA
ISO Country Code
Regions of Republic of Latvia
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Aglonas
Aglonas is a municipality in Latvia.
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Aizkraukles
Aizkraukles is a municipality in central Latvia.
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Aizputes
Aizputes is a municipality in western Latvia.
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Alojas
Alojas is a municipality in northern Latvia.
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Alsungas
Alsungas is a municipality in western Latvia.
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Amatas
Amatas is a municipality near Riga.
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Apes
Apes is a municipality in northern Latvia.
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Auces
Auces is a municipality in southern Latvia.
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Adazi
Adazi is a municipality near Riga.
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Babites
Babites is a municipality near Riga.
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Baltinavas
Baltinavas is a municipality in eastern Latvia.
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Balvu
Balvu is a municipality in northeastern Latvia.
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Bauska
Bauska is a municipality in southern Latvia.
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Beverinas
Beverinas is a municipality in northern Latvia.
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Brocenu
Brocenu is a municipality in western Latvia.
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Burtnieku
Burtnieku is a municipality in northern Latvia.
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Carnikavas
Carnikavas is a municipality near Riga.
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Cesu
Cesu is a municipality in northern Latvia.
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Ciblas
Ciblas is a municipality in eastern Latvia.
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Dagdas
Dagdas is a municipality in eastern Latvia.
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Dobele
Dobele is a municipality in central Latvia.
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Dundagas
Dundagas is a municipality in western Latvia.
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Durbes
Durbes is a municipality in western Latvia.
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Erglu
Erglu is a municipality near Riga.
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Grobinas
Grobinas municipality is located in western Latvia near the Baltic coast, known for its historical sites and proximity to the city of Liepaja.
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Gulbene
Gulbene municipality lies in northeastern Latvia, characterized by forests, lakes, and rural settlements.
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Ikskiles
Ikšķile municipality is situated in the Riga region along the Daugava River, combining suburban and rural areas.
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Ilukstes
Ilūkste municipality is in southeastern Latvia near the Belarus border, with mixed agricultural and forested landscapes.
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Incukalna
Incukalns municipality lies northeast of Riga and is known for its natural gas storage facilities and forests.
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Jaunjelgavas
Jaunjelgava municipality is located along the Daugava River in central Latvia, with agricultural significance.
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Jaunpils
Jaunpils municipality lies in western Latvia, featuring a mix of forests, rivers, and agricultural land.
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Kandavas
Kandava municipality is in western Latvia, known for its historical town and river valley landscapes.
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Karsavas
Karsava municipality is in eastern Latvia near the Russian border, characterized by forests and rural settlements.
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Kokneses
Koknese municipality is situated on the Daugava River in central Latvia, known for its historic castle ruins.
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Kraslavas
Krāslava municipality lies in southeastern Latvia near the Belarus border, with diverse cultural heritage and lakes.
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Krimuldas
Kremilda municipality is in central Latvia featuring mixed forested and agricultural areas.
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Kuldigas
Kuldīga municipality is located in western Latvia, known for its historic town center and waterfalls.
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Keguma
Ķegums municipality lies along the Daugava River in central Latvia, notable for hydroelectric power facilities.
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Lielvardes
Lielvārde municipality is situated in central Latvia along the Daugava River, with historical significance and forests.
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Ligatnes
Līgatne municipality is in central Latvia, known for nature reserves and sandstone cliffs.
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Livanu
Līvāni municipality is located in southeastern Latvia near the Daugava River, with industrial and agricultural activities.
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Lubanas
Lubāna municipality lies in eastern Latvia characterized by wetlands and lowland terrain.
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Madona
Madona municipality is in eastern Latvia, known for its hilly terrain and forests.
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Mazsalacas
Mazsalaca municipality is located in northern Latvia with rural landscapes and small lakes.
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Malpils
Mālpils municipality is near Riga, combining forested and agricultural land with suburban settlements.
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Marupes
Mārupe municipality borders Riga to the west and has seen significant residential and commercial development.
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Nauksenu
Naukšēni municipality is a small rural area in northern Latvia characterized by forests and agriculture.
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Neretas
Nereta municipality is located in southern Latvia near the Lithuanian border with predominantly rural territory.
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Nicas
Nīca municipality lies on Latvia's southwestern coast with a mix of coastal and forested areas.
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Ogre
Ogre municipality is situated east of Riga along the Daugava River, combining suburban and rural zones.
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Ozolnieku
Ozolnieki municipality is in central Latvia, primarily agricultural with small towns.
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Pargaujas
Pārgauja municipality is located in central Latvia, characterized by forests and agricultural land.
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Pavilostas
Pāvilosta municipality lies on the western coast of Latvia, known for its fishing and maritime activities.
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Priekules
Priekule municipality is in western Latvia, near the Lithuanian border, with rural land use.
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Raunas
Rauna municipality lies in northern Latvia, a rural area with forests and small settlements.
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Riebinu
Rēzekne municipality surrounds the city of Rēzekne in eastern Latvia, combining urban and rural areas.
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Rojas
Rojas municipality is on the northern coast of Latvia, noted for its coastal and fishing communities.
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Ropazu
Ropaži municipality borders Riga to the north, with suburban growth and forested areas.
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Rugaju
Rugāji municipality lies in eastern Latvia near the Russian border, predominantly forested and rural.
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Rundales
Rundāle municipality is in southern Latvia, known for the Rundāle Palace and agricultural land.
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Rujienas
Rūjiena municipality is in northern Latvia, featuring agricultural land and small towns.
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Salas
Salas municipality is in central Latvia, largely rural with agricultural land.
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Salaspils
Salaspils municipality borders Riga to the southeast, combining suburban development and industry.
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Saldus
Saldus municipality is in western Latvia, known for agricultural production and small towns.
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Saulkrastu
Saulkrasti municipality lies on the Gulf of Riga coast north of Riga, known for beaches and resorts.
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Sejas
Sejas municipality is a small, forested rural area in central Latvia.
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Skriveru
Skrīveri municipality is located in central Latvia, primarily agricultural and forested.
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Skrundas
Skrunda municipality lies in western Latvia near the Baltic coast, with rural settlements.
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Smiltenes
Smiltene municipality is in northern Latvia, featuring hilly terrain and forests.
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Strencu
Strenči municipality is in northern Latvia, known for its river valley and forests.
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Tervetes
Tērvete municipality lies in southern Latvia, known for forests and nature parks.
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Tukums
Tukums municipality is in western Latvia near the Gulf of Riga, combining agriculture and small towns.
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Vainodes
Vainode municipality is in southwestern Latvia near the Lithuanian border, predominantly rural.
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Varaklanu
Varakļāni municipality is in eastern Latvia, a rural area with forests and agricultural land.
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Varkavas
Vārkava municipality lies in eastern Latvia near the Russian border, characterized by forests and small settlements.
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Vecpiebalgas
Vecpiebalga municipality is in central Latvia, known for traditional culture and rural landscapes.
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Viesites
Viļāni municipality lies in eastern Latvia, with forests and agricultural land.
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Vilakas
Viļāni municipality is in eastern Latvia, characterized by rural and forested areas.
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Vilanu
Zilupe municipality is located in eastern Latvia on the Russian border, with a predominantly rural population.
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Zilupes
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Daugavpils
Daugavpils city is the second largest city in Latvia, located in the southeast near the Belarus border, known for its industry and cultural diversity.
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Jekabpils
Jēkabpils city lies in southeastern Latvia along the Daugava River, an important transport and industrial hub.
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Jurmala
Jūrmala city is a resort town on the Gulf of Riga coast, famous for its beaches and wooden architecture.
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Liepaja
Liepāja city is a major port city on the western coast of Latvia, known for shipbuilding and cultural heritage.
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Valmiera
Valmiera city is a regional center in northern Latvia, known for manufacturing and education.
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Aknistes
Aknistes is a municipality in southeastern Latvia.
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Aluksne
Aluksne is a municipality in northeastern Latvia.
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Baldones
Baldones is a municipality near Riga.
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Cesvaines
Cesvaines is a municipality in central Latvia.
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Engures
Engures is a municipality in western Latvia.
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Garkalnes
Garkalnes is a municipality near Riga.
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Iecavas
Iecava municipality is in the central part of Latvia near Riga, featuring predominantly agricultural land and small towns.
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Jaunpiebalgas
Jaunpiebalga municipality is a rural area in central Latvia, noted for its traditional culture and forestry.
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Kocenu
Kocēni municipality is located in northern Latvia with a primarily rural environment and agricultural land.
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Krustpils
Krustpils municipality is in central Latvia around Jēkabpils, an important transport hub on the Daugava River.
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Kekavas
Ķekava municipality is near Riga and includes suburban and agricultural zones with growing residential development.
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Limbazi
Limbaži municipality lies on Latvia's northern coast with coastal and inland rural areas.
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Ludzas
Ludza municipality is in eastern Latvia near the Russian border, with a mix of forests and agriculture.
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Mersraga
Mērsrags municipality is on the northern coast of Latvia, known for its fishing port and seaside landscapes.
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Olaines
Olaine municipality is southwest of Riga, with industrial and residential areas.
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Plavinu
Pļaviņas municipality is situated along the Daugava River in central Latvia, with hydroelectric infrastructure.
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Preilu
Preiļi municipality is in eastern Latvia, featuring agricultural landscapes and small towns.
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Priekulu
Priekuļi municipality is located in central Latvia, known for agriculture and proximity to Cēsis.
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Rucavas
Rucava municipality is in southwestern Latvia on the Baltic coast, with rural landscapes.
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Salacgrivas
Salacgrīva municipality lies on the northern coast near the Estonian border, known for port facilities.
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Siguldas
Sigulda municipality is in central Latvia, notable for its river valley, caves, and historical sites.
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Stopinu
Stopiņi municipality borders Riga to the east, combining suburban and rural areas.
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Talsi
Talsi municipality is in western Latvia, with coastal areas and inland hills.
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Valkas
Valka municipality is on the Latvian-Estonian border, centered around the twin towns of Valka and Valga.
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Vecumnieku
Vecumnieki municipality is in southern Latvia, primarily agricultural with small towns.
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Jelgava
Jelgava city is a regional center in central Latvia, known for its historical architecture and educational institutions.
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Rezekne
Rēzekne city is a regional cultural and economic center in eastern Latvia with a diverse population.
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Riga
Riga city is the capital and largest city of Latvia, serving as the country’s political, economic, and cultural hub.
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Ventspils
Ventspils city is a port city on Latvia’s western coast, important for maritime trade and industry.
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Açıklama
Latvia is a Baltic country marked by its diverse cultural heritage, vibrant capital Riga, and extensive natural landscapes including forests, lakes, and a sandy Baltic coastline. Latvia balances historic architecture with modern urban life and outdoor activities.
Regions and Resorts
**Key Regions:**
- **Riga:** Capital with Art Nouveau architecture and lively cultural scene.
- **Jūrmala:** Popular seaside resort with sandy beaches.
- **Gauja National Park:** Forests, medieval castles, and hiking trails.
Suitable for city tourism, beach visits, and nature exploration.
Climate
Temperate maritime climate:
- **Winters:** Cold with snow.
- **Summers:** Mild to warm (15–22°C).
- Best time to visit: May to September.
Visa and Customs
- **Visa:** Schengen visa required for non-EU citizens.
- **Customs:** Standard EU regulations.
How to Get There
- **Airports:** Riga International Airport.
- **Connections:** Direct flights from Europe and Russia.
- Rail and bus connections to neighboring countries.
Transport
- **Public transport:** Buses, trams in Riga, regional buses.
- **Taxis and car rentals:** Common and accessible.
Car Rental
- **Driving:** Right-hand traffic.
- **Requirements:** Driving license; international permit recommended for non-EU visitors.
- Well-maintained roads.
Communication and Wi-Fi
Good mobile coverage and Wi-Fi in urban areas.
Oteller
Range from budget hostels to upscale hotels in Riga and coastal resorts.
Money
- **Currency:** Euro (EUR).
- **Cards:** Widely accepted.
Useful Phone Numbers
- Emergency: 112
Beaches
Sandy beaches in Jūrmala and other Baltic coast resorts, popular in summer.
Diving
Limited diving opportunities in the Baltic Sea.
Shopping
Handicrafts, amber jewelry, textiles, and local food products are popular. VAT refunds available.
Cuisine and Restaurants
Latvian cuisine highlights rye bread, smoked fish, and seasonal vegetables, with modern and traditional restaurants widely available.
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