General Information Capital:Riga Area:64,589 km2 Population:2.3 million (2008). Electricity:220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are in use. IDD:+371 Timezone:+ GMT +2 Hrs (+3 Hrs APR-OCT)
Language Language: 58% Latvian (official). 38% Russian, Lithuanian and other.
Government Government: Parliamentary democracy
Religion Religion: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Russian-Orthodox
Health Health: The following vaccinations are recommended: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Tetanus.
Currency Currency: Latvian Lats (LVL) 1.00 = 100 Santims
Business Hours Business Hours: Mon-Fri:08.30-17.30
Speed Limit Speed Limit: Cities:50 km/h, Outside Cities:90/110 km/h
Traffic Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory.
Driving License Driving License: European nationals should be in possession of an EU licence, otherwise an International Driving Permit is required. Third-party insurance is compulsory. Insurance and vehicle registration documents, as well as your licence, should be kept with you when driving. Seat belt use is compulsory in the front and back. Headlights must be used at all times. Mobile speed traps are common. The use of mobile telephones while driving is forbidden. The minimum age for drivers to hire a car is 21 years.
Mobile Network Mobile Network: GSM 900/1800 – 3G 2100
GPS GPS: 56 57 N, 24 6 E
Shopping Hours Shopping Hours: Mon-Fri:09.00/10.00-18.00/19.00 and Sat: 09.00/10.00-16.00/17.00. Some smaller shops may be closed between 14.00-15.00 for lunch. Food shops open 08.00/09.00-20.00/21.00
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