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Welcome to LATVIA
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Information about LATVIA Hidden away from the world's view for over half a century by the Soviet occupation, Latvia is rediscovering its heritage and emerging as a vibrant destination. Its landscape boasts untouched nature in abundance. Outside of Riga, be prepared to step back into history as the infrastructure in most parts is not yet developed as that in Riga and for a small country, its surprisingly easily to find peace and tranquillity. Its historic buildings date back to the days of the great trading in the Hanseatic League and beyond, while the Soviet occupation is clearly defined by social housing and administrative buildings. Everything about Latvia is a contrast, from season to season, from city to city, and there is very little pretence in Latvian life, making a visit of any length and for whatever reason a genuine and surprising experience.

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LATVIA

General Information
Capital: Riga
Area: 64,589 km²
Population: 2,366,515
Electricity: +220V
IDD: +371
Timezone: + GMT +2 Hrs (+3 Hrs APR-OCT)

Language
Language: Latvian, Lithuanian and Russian

Government
Government: Parliamentary democracy

Religion
Religion: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Russian-Orthodox

Health
Health: Hepatitis A and Typhoid fever

Currency
Currency: Latvian Lats (LVL) 1.00 = 100 Santims

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: LVL 1.00 = USD 1.71 = EUR 1.62 = GBP 1.07 = CHF 2.37

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 08.30-17.30

Speed Limit
Speed Limit: Cities: 50 km/h, Outside Cities: 80 km/h

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory.

Driving License
Driving License: International license

Climate
Climate: Maritime; wet, moderate winters

Temperatures
Temperatures:

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
A	-5	-5	-2	5	11	14	17	16	12	6	2	-3
P	19	15	12	13	12	13	14	15	16	16	17	18
S	36	61	140	197	268	282	276	235	166	91	35	25

A = Av. Daily Temp. (°C)
P = Daily Precipitation (mm)
S = Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800

GPS
GPS: 57 00 N, 25 00 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 14.00-15.00 for lunch. Food shops open 08.00/09.00-20.00/21.00

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