Map of Latvia and geographical facts
Map of Latvia. Where Latvia is on the world map
Map of Latvia with cities. Where Latvia is on the world map. The main geographical facts about Latvia - population, country area, capital, official language, religions, industry and culture.
Latvia Fact File
Official name Republic of Latvia
Form of government Republic with single legislative body (Parliament)
Capital Riga
Area 64,100 sq km (24,749 sq miles)
Time zone GMT+ 2 hours
Population 2,367,000
Projected population 2015 2,225,000
Population density 36.9 per sq km (95.6 per sq mile)
Life expectancy 69.0
Infant mortality (per 1,000) 15.0
Official language Latvian
Other languages Russian
Literacy rate 99.8%
Religions Mainly Lutheran with Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic minorities
Ethnic groups Latvian 51.8%, Russian 33.8%, Belaru-sian 4.5%, Ukrainian 3.4%, Polish 2.3%, other 4.2%
Currency Lats
Economy Services 43%, industry 41 %, agriculture 16%