WebRiga (/ ˈ r iː ɡ ə /; Latvian: Rīga (), Livonian: Rīgõ) is the capital and largest city of Latvia and is home to 605,802 inhabitants which is a third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea.Riga's territory covers 307.17 km 2 (118.60 sq mi) and lies 1–10 m (3.3–32.8 ft) above sea level, on a flat …

WebJūrmala (Latvian: [ˈjuːrmala] (); "seaside") is a state city in Latvia, about 25 kilometres (16 miles) west of Riga.Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km (20 miles) and sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33 km (21 miles) stretch of white-sand beach, and a population of 49,325 in 2019, making it the fifth-largest city in Latvia.

WebThe history of Latvia began around 9000 BC with the end of the last glacial period in northern Europe.Ancient Baltic peoples arrived in the area during the second millennium BC, and four distinct tribal realms in Latvia's territory were identifiable towards the end of the first millennium AD. Latvia's principal river Daugava, was at the head of an important trade …

WebThe Curonians or Kurs (Latvian: kurši; Lithuanian: kuršiai; German: Kuren; Old Norse: Kúrir; Old East Slavic: кърсь) were a Baltic tribe living on the shores of the Baltic Sea in what are now the western parts of Latvia and Lithuania from the 5th to the 16th centuries, when they merged with other Baltic tribes. They gave their name to the region of Courland …

WebLiepāja (pronounced (); Livonian: Līepõ; see other names) is a state city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea.It is the largest-city in the Kurzeme Region and the third-largest city in the country after Riga and Daugavpils.It is an important ice-free port.The population in 2020 was 68,535 people. In the 19th and early 20th century, it was a favourite place for …

WebThe Duchy of Courland and Semigallia was a semi-independent duchy that existed from 1561 until 1795, encompassing the areas of Courland and Semigallia. Although nominally a vassal state of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, the dukes operated autonomously.In the 18th century, Russia acquired great influence over the Duchy; the future Empress …

WebThe Latvian War of Independence (Latvian: Latvijas Neatkarības karš), sometimes called Latvia's freedom battles (Latvijas brīvības cīņas) or the Latvian War of Liberation (Latvijas atbrīvošanas karš), was a series of military conflicts in Latvia between 5 December 1918, after the newly proclaimed Republic of Latvia was invaded by Soviet Russia, and the …

Web€2 commemorative coins are special euro coins minted and issued by member states of the eurozone since 2004 as legal tender in all eurozone member states. Only the national obverse sides of the coins differ; the common reverse sides do not. The coins typically commemorate the anniversaries of historical events or draw attention to current events of …

WebThere are 7 cities (Latvian: Republikas pilsētas, "republican cities") and 81 towns (Latvian: Novada pilsētas, "municipality towns") in Latvia.By Latvian law, towns are settlements that are centers of culture and commerce with a well-developed architectural-infrastructure and street grid, and have at least 2,000 residents; however, a settlement can be designated a …

WebLetland bleef tot de 12e eeuw onafhankelijk. Omstreeks 1200 werd het door Duitse ridders bezet, die het gebied in twee gewesten verdeelden: Koerland en Lijfland.De Duitsers brachten het christendom met zich mee en daarmee werd Letland een van de laatste Europese landen waarvan het volk gekerstend werd. Uit Duitsers die zich blijvend …