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Latvia
The Republic of Latvia is a North European neighbor of the Russian Federation. The country is rich in Bronze Age artifacts; forest lands and wildlife; and folklore and folk music traditions that have been preserved for more than 1,000 years. Contributors typically seek answers to Latvia's participation in the European Union; and response to the Soviet legacy of economic underdevelopment, educational underachievement, large scale indebtedness, Russian dominated urban life, and school closings.
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Latvia was first declared a sovereign state, the Republic of Latvia, on November 18 1918. From 1940 through to the end of World War II, Latvia was occupied first by forces of the Soviet Union, then Nazi Germany and, at the end of the war, was again under Soviet occupation.
The second Soviet occupation continued until the 1991, when Latvia was able to use the break up of the Soviet Union to re establish its independence.
Latvia is located in which country?
Latvia is an independent country, so it is not located in any other country.
What are people in Latvia called?
Latvians.
We call ourselves as `latvieši` [pronunciation- latvieshi]
What is the English phrase 'morning star' in Latvian?
Auseklis is the Latvian equivalent of the English phrase "morning star."
Specifically, the Latvian word is the name of one of Latvia's favorite ancient deities. The word may be translated as "the one who rises" because Auseklis embodies the beautiful planet Venus. He protects Latvians from evil by his guardian symbol, an eight-pointed star that must be drawn without raising the hand.
What continent is Latvia located?
It's Eurasia. And Latvia itself is a member of European Union.
Actually, the continent Latvia is located in is Europe.
**Eurasia is the land mass that the continents of Europe and Asia are located on.
Latvia has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons.
Average temperatures in the summer are in the high teens (mid twenties during the day) and just below freezing in the winter.
Germany invaded Poland in 1939 and in the next few years invaded much of Europe.
The heighest point is about 312 meters. The biggest part of the country is on the elevation of 10-80 meters
Where to buy a Nerf minigun in Latvia?
In Latvia, you can buy a Nerf minigun at local toy stores, larger retailers like Rimi or Maxima, or online platforms such as 220.lv or eBay. Additionally, check specialized hobby stores that focus on toys and games. It's always a good idea to compare prices and availability before making a purchase.
What kind of money does Latvia use?
The "lats", international monetary code LVL. One lats contains 100 "santimi".
