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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.
386 Questions
Who is Latvia in the book holes?
Latvia is a Country. There is no character in the book named Latvia.
What is the biggest holiday celebrated in Latvia?
Apart from other holidays like Christmas and New Years eve Latvians celebrate Midsummer or "Jani"(say yaanji). The celebration takes place in 23rd and 24th of June. Most common atributes are bein outdoors, a fire, beer and barbecue alongside with singing, dancing and games. There are also tradition to ware crown made out of flowers fro girls and from oak tree branches for men. In 23rd people decorate houses and vehicles with greens. Hundreds of different Latvian traditions are related to Midsummers night when the nights are shortest in the whole year(or around that time). From 23rd to 24th people stay awake as long as they can to see the sunrise.
Where was the highest temperature in Latvia recorded at?
The highest ever observed temperature in Latvia is +36,4°C (+97,52°F) registered in Daugavpils on August 4, 1943. A temperature of +36°C (+96,8°F) was recorded in Jelgava on July 13, 1994.
What is Riga for Latvia's Government?
It is the capital city of Latvia and the residence for the Government.
Who is the current ruler for Latvia?
Latvia is a parlimentary democracy. As such, there is no one person who "rules". The President of Latvia is Valdis Zatlers, however the powers of the President, as compared to Presidential democracies liek the U.S.A., is extremely limited.
Why doesn't Latvia use the Euro?
Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Hungary and the Czec Republic are obligated to join the Euro in due course and are all working towards the economic convergence criteria. Sweden is obligated to join the euro in due course but for political reasons has deliberately remained outside the convergence criteria. The United Kingdom and Denmark are not obligated to join the euro and have chosen to opt out for the time being.
