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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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I can only assume you are talking about Finland.
In the fall of 1939, all three Baltic states all received demands from the Soviet Union to allow the establishment of military bases on the teritories of the four countries.
In addition to making the same demand of Finland, they also demanded territorial concessions of the Finns.
The three Baltic countries agreed while Finland refused and on November 30 1939, the Soviets attacked Finland.
The Finns did a fantastic job defending themselves against the Soviet hordes but by February of 1940 were close to collapse.
As a resultof this and pressure from western allies, Finland accepted Russias terms and the Moscow Peace Treaty, which ceded large areas of Finnish teritory to the Soviet Union, was signed on March 12, 1940.
What is unclear is why, with the defenders close to collapse, did the Soviet's, even if they got more than the territorial concessions they had originaly demanded, agree to the peace. While the Soviet troops on the ground were also close to collapse, the Soviets had reserves to draw on while the Finns did not.
Had the Soviets continued the offensive, they very likely would very quickly have taken the whole of the country.
One likely explanation is that Stalin did not know how low on ammunition and close to collapse the Finns were.
Another holds that Stalin viewed occupying Finland as being akin to "putting a hedgehog in his pocket".
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania remained, nominally at least, free until June 1940 when the Soviets occupied the three baltic states and later illegaly annexed them.
Is there gay people in Latvia?
Current estimates put the number of people with same-sex attraction (including gays, lesbians, and bisexuals) at about 5% of the population, so any country or city with more than 20 people (all of them) are likely to have gay people in them.
I am almost positive that there are gays in Latvia.
How did Latvia get involved in World War 1?
Latvia was not involved because it didn't exist until after World War I. Latvia was created from land that Russia ceded to Germany when it surrendered that the Allies didn't want to give back after they defeated Germany.
What large country did Estonia and Latvia belong to prior to 1991?
the country is russia and soviet belong to prior to1991
What countries of Denmark Sweden Poland Lithuania Latvia and Estonia have ports on the?
the baltic sea
Latvia's territory has a total of 24,938 square miles or 64,589 km2
What does the Latvian word tiesam mean in English?
Tiesam? (tieshaam) means Really? It can also be used as - indeed.
What is the standard of living in Latvia?
The standard of living in Latvia has improved significantly since its independence in 1991, with rising incomes and a growing economy. As of recent years, the country enjoys a well-developed infrastructure, access to healthcare, and education, although disparities exist between urban and rural areas. While the cost of living is generally lower than in many Western European countries, challenges such as income inequality and an aging population remain. Overall, Latvia offers a decent quality of life, with a focus on sustainability and social welfare.
Who is the richest person in Latvia?
Aivars Lembergs. He is a politician that owns 180 million lats, which is roughly 360 million US dollars. He has been charged with multiple crimes. he's never been jailed, but he had a home arrest. it's like the police are your parents and you are grounded. you can't leave your home, if you do you go to jail.
When do the storks arrive in Latvia?
April is the time of year when the storks (Ciconiidae family) arrive in Latvia.
Specifically, Latvia is a popular destination for the storks of African origin. It is estimated that about six times as many storks visit Latvia as any other Western European country. The annual count may number as much as 6,000 to 7,000. Farmers often welcome storks by placing cart wheels on poles or trees to accommodate stork nest building activities.
What is the title of the ruler of Latvia?
Latvia has been a democratic republic since 1991 when when it ceded from the USSR. Their ruler is the "Prime Minister" (translates as premjerministrs) Valdis Dombrovskis.
What attitude do many Latvians have toward the large Russian minority in Latvia?
Hate. Because Latvians still can't forget the occupation. And Russians still deny that there were an occupation. Moreover there are a lot of russian street junkies, if I may, who steal and encroach upon people.
What is the area of Latvia in square miles?
The current size of Latvia is 64589 km2.
As you ask this question in the category Germany in WWII, it should be noted that prior to 1944, the area was 65883 km2.
In 1944, while occupying Latvia, the Russian Soviet illegaly ceeded 1293.6 km2 to Russia. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia refused to return this land and, as a result, Latvia had to formaly ceed this territory in order to get border agreements signed.
Latvia is classified as a More Economically Developed Country (MEDC). It is a member of the European Union and has a relatively high standard of living, a diversified economy, and advanced infrastructure. Although it faced economic challenges following its independence from the Soviet Union, it has made significant progress in recent years.
