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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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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.
What was the population in Latvia in 2008?
The population in Lativa in 2008 was nearly 2.2 million. Since 2008, more than 5 percent of its population, mostly young people, have emigrated.
What 2 groups of people first settled in Latvia Lithuania and Estonia?
People who settled in Lithuania and Latvia were considered "baltic," as to the people who settled Estonia (and Finland) who were considered "finnic." Also, "baltic German" is another useful term.
What nation is north of Latvia of Finland?
Normally you would look on a map to answer this, but I guess all the maps on the internet are broken right now, so I'll answer it from memory:
Norway
north European plain
No country hates Latvia. The problem is that some governments of different countries might love Latvia too much. Latvia has a great history, architecture, culture, resources, nature and most importantly - the location. It is the boarder between EU and Russia thus many parties might be interested to have some power in this region.
Republic of Latvia is a North European Baltic country in the European Union. It is bordered to the north by Estonia (343 km), to the south by Lithuania (588 km), and to the east both by Belarus (141 km) and the Russian Federation (276 km). The territory of Latvia covers 64,589 km² and has a temperate seasonal climate.
