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  Latvia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Latvia has land borders with its two fellow Baltic states — Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south — and Russia and Belarus to the east.
Latvia is historically and culturally divided in four or five distinct regions, see regions of Latvia.
The current ethnic mix of the population of Latvia is largely the result of massive immigration during the years of the Soviet occupation, which resulted in a decline of the share of ethnic Latvians from 77% (1,467,035) in 1935 to 52% (1,387,757) in 1989.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Latvia   (1499 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Latvia
The Saeima Plenary Chamber The Saeima is the parliament of the Republic of Latvia.
In fact, Latvia has no territorial claims towards Russia, but demands an acknowledgement of the annexiation of the Abrene region to some degree, since this land was previously part of Latvia and was detached from it by Russia during Soviet days.
Ogre County (Latvian: Ogres rajons) is a county in the centre of Latvia.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Latvia   (6733 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Latvia
The Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republika), or Latvia (Latvian: Latvija), is a country in Northern Europe.
Known for the most part as Livonia, the area that now constitutes Latvia was under the influence of the German Sword Brethren from the 13th century onward.
The ethnic mix of the population of Latvia is largely the result of massive immigration during the years of Soviet occupation, which resulted in a decline of the share of ethnic Latvians from around 80% in 1935 to 52% in 1989.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Latvia   (910 words)

  
 Riga, Latvia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Riga, Latvia's capital and international gateway is considered to be the cultural center of the three Baltic Republics.
Riga, Latvia's capital and international gateway is considered to be the cultural center of the Baltics.
Latvia is a small country, and most of it is within day-trip driving distance of Riga.
www.romartraveler.com /RomarPages/Riga_Latvia.html   (1800 words)

  
 Latvians Online | Polls
Subtitled "The Stone Castles of Latvia and Estonia, 1185–1560," this thin yet well-illustrated work is the 19th in Motorbooks International's series on fortresses around the world and the second to examine the castles of the Teutonic Knights.
Yet many in Latvia who were opposed to the war in Iraq no doubt would prefer to see the challenger, Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kerry, become the next U.S. president.
Latvia's switch over to using the euro is still years away, but that's no reason we can't split hairs now.
www.latviansonline.com /polls/index.php?dispid=6   (1340 words)

  
 YourArt.com >> Encyclopedia >> Latvia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Since year 2000 Latvia has had one of the highest GDP growth rates in Europe http://epp.eurostat.cec.eu.int/portal/page?_pageid=1996,39140985&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&screen=detailref&language=en&product=sdi_ed&root=sdi_ed/sdi_ed/sdi_ed1000.
The Latgalian language is widespread in Latgale, though authorities consider it a dialect of Latvian for political reasons.
Latvia has a professional soccer and hockey league.
www.yourart.com /research/encyclopedia.cgi?subject=/Latvia   (1509 words)

  
 Latvia
Except for a brief period of German occupation during World War II, Latvia was part of the Soviet Union until the country regained its independence on 21 August 1991.
Since year 2000 Latvia has had one of the highest GDP growth rates in whole Europe[1].
There are also Jews in Latvia who are mainly a remainder from the Soviet Union.
www.creekin.net /n102-latvia.html   (883 words)

  
 Latvia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Main article: History of Latvia Known for the most part as Livonia, the area that now constitutes Latvia was under the influence of the German Sword Brethren from the 13th century onward.
Main article: Counties of Latvia Latvia is divided into 26 Counties called rajons.
Main article: Geography of Latvia Large parts of Latvia are covered by forests, and the country has over 12,000 small rivers and over 3,000 lakes.
latvia.area51.ipupdater.com   (1011 words)

  
 LETTONIE - LATVIA
Latvia is one of Europe’s great “get away from it all” discoveries.
Near the centre of the park is Cesis, a town of cobbled streets and wooden houses almost unaltered by the Soviets and rated a national treasure, with one of Latvia's finest historical museums.
Latvia's wide cultural landscape is given an extra dimension by its open air museums, sculpture parks and specially themed exhibitions.
www.baltic.ws /latvia/tourism.html   (1158 words)

  
 Latvia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Latvia has land borders with its two fellow Baltic states—Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south—and Russia and Belarus to the east.
Latvia officially joined the World Trade Organisation in February 1999 and the European Union in May 2004.
Latvian which is a member of the Baltic language group, is the only official language in Latvia, but Russian is widely spoken among the Russian community.
latvia.geekopedia.ipupdater.com   (868 words)

  
 1Up Travel > Latvia > Travel & Tourism | Tourist Guide to Latvia
Latvia is a European nation that regained its independence in 1991, after more than 50 years of forced annexation to the Soviet Union.
Latvia lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.
Latvia continues to revamp its economy for eventual integration into various Western European political and economic institutions.
www.1uptravel.com /international/europe/latvia   (629 words)

  
 Latvia:Cities:Riga:Going Out
Cuisine from all over the world, barbecue, any client's request is fulfilled.
Located at the 26-th floor of Latvia Hotel, where you can enjoy wonderful view of the city.
Cuisine of Eastern Europe.Here you can taste tomatoes stuffed with mushrooms, pancakes with red caviar, enjoy nice view of Dome Square and listen to piano and violin duet.
www.eunet.lv /Riga/grestaurants.html   (601 words)

  
 Guardian | Twenty Quid Cuisine
A great swath of eastern Europe is about to join the EU club, bringing with it food that is (in contrast to its Soviet-era reputation) wonderfully rich in flavour and colour.
Before serving cut the fish into cubes and mix in a large bowl with the potatoes, beetroot, shallots, apple, capers, gherkin, onion and frankfurters.
Hungarian cuisine is truly grand and distinguished, a melange of Germanic, Slavic, Tartar and Turkish influences.
www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4900934-103680,00.html   (480 words)

  
 Introduction to Latvia
Nowadays Latvia offers politically and economically stable environment for foreign business being an ideal springboard to vast Russian and EU markets.
Latvia is a member of United Nations Organisation, Council of Europe, World Trade Organisation, Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Council of the Baltic Sea States, etc.
Latvia has joined NATO and since 1st May 2004 is an European Union member state.
www.lmt.lv /en/index.php?pageid=1002   (306 words)

  
 Latvians Online | Reviews | Mantojums, "Marija Golubova: Stāsti un dziesmas"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Marija Golubova is a simple country woman from the far northeastern corner of Latvia, very near the border with the Abrene region, which is currently under Russian control.
She has a strong interest in music and folklore, a degree in linguistics, and two jobs: translation and raising her children.
Rather than going to Latvia to get it, you can now have it sent to you thanks to BalticShop.com, but only if you live in Canada or the United States.
www.latviansonline.com /reviews/article.php?id=607_0_7_0_C   (694 words)

  
 Latvia Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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However, in the 18th, during the Great Northern War, and later, following the Partitions of Poland, Russia gained control over Latvia and the neighbouring regions.
The Latvian language, like Lithuanian and the extinct Old Prussian language, belongs to the Baltic language group of the Turanian language family.
www.artquilt.com /encyclopedia/Latvia   (1627 words)

  
 Latvia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Abrene region is sometimes considered as occupied part of Latvia; status undetermined.
Since year 2000 Latvia has had one of the highest GDP growth rates in whole Europehttp://epp.eurostat.cec.eu.int/portal/page?_pageid=1996,39140985&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&screen=detailref&language=en&product=sdi_ed&root=sdi_ed/sdi_ed/sdi_ed1000.
Privatization is much completed, except for some of the large state-owned utilities.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/L/Latvia.htm   (971 words)

  
   Latvia - In Your Pocket
Latvia may be topographically challenged but it does offer plenty of ski resorts that are good for a quick downhill run as well as snowboard parks with jumps and crazy obstacles.
Watch craftsmen perform various tasks or try some Latvian cuisine and drink in the tavern.
The Reval Group has completely transformed this one-time In-Tourist skyscraper into one of Latvia's premier hotels.
www.inyourpocket.com /latvia/en   (243 words)

  
 Latvia Hotels - Hotel Riga Latvia
Its counterpart, the Palm Terrace is an exciting alternative to hang out during summer, featuring an array of verdant palm trees, water fountain suggesting a truly green and relaxing environment.
For a taste of veritable Latvian cuisine, the 'Sena Riga' (Old Riga) is an interesting spot to escape to and finish off with delectable pastries at the 'Vecriga' pastry shop.
Serving refreshments, aromatic coffee and assorted munchies is the Lobby Bar, posing to be another alternative nook for a leisurely afternoon.
www.southtravels.com /europe/latvia/hotelriga   (538 words)

  
 EYP Latvia -> Session -> Latvia
City cooking, in general, is more influenced by the cuisines of the neighbouring countries.
By incorporating other tastes and food traditions, and adapting them to the Latvian, a certain style has been developed that can be called the Cuisine of Riga.
As a reward for hosting and welcoming delegates into their homes, host families will be invited to the Euroconcert.
www.ltn.lv /~libane/latvia.php   (442 words)

  
 ARCHIPELAGOES  -  Latvia  -  Riga
In the early 1990's, it was hoped that Latvia would become a new "Hong Kong", a stable and efficient transit point for shifting goods to the massive Russian market.
While there are other ports in Latvia that could become major arteries in the future, especially Ventspils with its oil cargo facilities, there is little doubt that Riga remains the predominant terminal in the country.
You can choose from a wide selection of delicious cuisine, but their true speciality is seafood.
www.archipelago.nu /SKARGARD/ENGELSKA/LATVIA/riga.htm   (5946 words)

  
 Books about Latvia
Latvia possesses the largest and most cosmopolitan of the three Baltic capitals and all visitors to Riga will find their interests well-catered for in this guide - from museums, art nouveau buildings and opera to casinos, bars and jazz clubs.
For visitors touring the peaceful Latvian countryside a host of options is covered: long sandy beaches at Jurmala, Gauja National park and quaint provincial villages all merit a visit and are easily discovered with the Bradt guide.
Latvia's fascinating heritage of folklore, customs, language, cuisine and national costume have also been investigated along with a thorough overview of the country's history of invasion and revolution which has given rise to many interesting landmark features such as the Freedom Monument and Powder Tower in Riga.
www.travel-europe.org /books.php?country=LV   (305 words)

  
 Latvia
Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Other European countries are Examined in the Eastern European Truck Market Report from (The Auto Channel)
Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Other European countries are Examined in the Eastern European Truck Market Report from (Business Wire via Yahoo!
RIGA, November 28 (RIA Novosti, Yury Guralnik) - The Russian ambassador to Latvia said Monday that the Baltic states have only themselves to blame for the North-European gas pipeline's planned bypass of their territory.
17514.mallforeverything.com   (1256 words)

  
 It's Latvia or bust!
Please get in touch with him at ahpubs@globalnet.co.uk or by phoning on 07768 174005 if you are interested in travelling to Latvia.
Gary Johnson has assured Glovers News that he has personal knowledge of the Radisson Hotel having stayed there himself and he has arranged for a personal visit to inspect the Hotel Tia and both hotels are excellent establishments.
Capital of Latvia, and the largest city in the Baltic States, Riga lies at the southern end of the gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava River.
www.ciderspace.co.uk /features/latvia-trip.htm   (1019 words)

  
 Latvia - Slider
The Latvian Institute – The Latvian Institute – factual materials about Latvia in several languages (en, de, fr, fi, se, ru) [Old Website]
Welcome to Latvia – A collection of Latvian links
Usually assigned to Asia geographically, but nonetheless often thought of as European for cultural and historical reasons.
enc.slider.com /Enc/Latvia   (927 words)

  
 Tallinn  Estonia  - Estonian cuisine - In Your Pocket
To avoid bias, participants had to be unfamiliar with Estonian cuisine.
Estonian cuisine has been influenced over the centuries by the traditions of more powerful neighbours (don?t forget that Danes, Germans, Swedes, Poles and Russians have taken turns ruling parts of the country) but the main characteristic of the local fare is its peasant origin.
Estonians were for the most part country folk before the last century, and since food was scarce, they had to be inventive in preserving and stretching what little meat they had on hand.
www.inyourpocket.com /estonia/tallinn/en/feature?id=55202   (1225 words)

  
 maps latvia
The following maps were produced by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, unless otherwise indicated.
Latvia (Political) 1998 (387K) and pdf format (314K)
Latvia (Shaded Relief) 1998 (387K) and pdf format (301K)
www.cntravel.biz /maps/latvia.shtml   (117 words)

  
 Bluedog: Short Breaks in Latvia
Experience the eventful history of Riga by strolling through its narrow and romantic lanes with its lovely ancient bu...
The Albert Hotel is situated in the quiet centre of Riga, the capital of Latvia, in an 11 storey building in the exclusive zone of Art Nouveau architecture.
The hotel offers 246 modern and cosy bedrooms which are all well furnished and air conditioned.
www.bluedog-short-breaks.co.uk /euro_area_latvia.htm   (170 words)

  
 Lettonie Restaurant with Rooms - Martin Blunos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
After cooking for a Greek oil tycoon on his private yacht, Martin returned to London where he worked in a string of top restaurants including Martin’s in Fulham; Morels, Haslemere; and Les Fauves and Lampwick’s in Battersea.
Martin and Siân work as a close team with Siân running front-of house and giving Martin feedback from the restaurant, enabling him to concentrate on what he loves the most – cooking.
Martin’s father came to Lancashire from Latvia after the second world war and Martin’s Latvian roots are echoed throughout Lettonie (French for Latvia), both in the cuisine and visually through a range of water-colours by his artist Uncle.
www.bath.co.uk /lettonie/n-martinblunos2.htm   (343 words)

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