One of the least populous countries in Europe, with just over 2.2 million citizens Latvia lies to the north of the continent, and is bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus. Its coastline skirts the Baltic Sea, and its capital city, Riga is in the central northern area of the country. The only official language is Latvian, though most of its inhabitants can also speak Russian. Latvia is a member of the United Nations and the UN. With its booming, stable economy the country is considered to have a very high Human Development Index. Latvia’s extensive coastline, stunning, lush forests and regional nuances give this former trading point a distinct tourist appeal.
With a history stretching back over 800 years, a good starting point for any exploration of this country would be its World Heritage Listed capital, the city of Riga. Home to 657,000 inhabitants, the city
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