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Latvia

Latvija

Latvia is a parliamentary republic, located in Northern Europe. Christianity is the predominant religion. Its capital is Riga. About 1.8 million people live there (2025).

Capital
Riga
Population
1,847,785 (2025)
Region
Europe (Northern Europe)
Area
64,559 km²
Demonym
Latvian
Languages
Latvian
Form of Government
Parliamentary republic
Religion
Christianity (76.4%)
Non-religious (23.5%)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
GDP
$48.6B (2025)

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