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	Latvia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Latvia became an authoritarian state after a bloodless coup by the Prime Minister Kārlis Ulmanis in 1934, and those judged as enemies of this state were sent to a concentration camp in Liepāja.
		Latvia has no territorial claims towards Russia, but demands an acknowledgement from Russia of the annexation of the small part of Abrene region, since this land was previously part of Latvia and was detached from it by the Soviet Union.
		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 (1794 words)

	Geography of Latvia - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Between 55.40 and 58.05 latitude and 20.58 and 28.14 longitude, Latvia lies on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea on the level northwestern part of the rising East European platform, between Estonia and Lithuania.
		The physiography of Latvia and its neighboring areas was formed, to a large degree, during the Quartenary period and the Pleistocene ice age, when soil and debris were pushed by glaciers into mounds and hills.
		Smaller rivers include the Lielupe, in central Latvia, with an average annual flow of 3.6 cubic kilometers; the Venta, in the west, with 2.9 cubic kilometers; the Gauja, in the northeast, with 2.5 cubic kilometers; and the Aiviekste, in the east, with 2.1 cubic kilometers.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Geography_of_Latvia (2377 words)

	Property Frontiers \| Latvia : Geography
		Latvia is located on the Southeast coast of the Baltic Sea.
		Latvia has a distinctly multi-ethnic society with a population of approximately 2.3 million, of which 57.6% are Latvians.
		The climate in Latvia is seasonally variable with the normal summer temperature ranging between 22°C-27°C and the normal winter ones between -12°C-2°C. Average annual rainfall ranges from 600 mm to 650 mm.
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	Latvia - IBWiki
		Latvia is surrounded by the Baltic Sea in the Northwest, Estonia in the North, the Republic of Petrograd and Novgorod in the East, Belarus in the Southeast, the Republic of the Two Crowns in the South, and Skuodia in the Southwest.
		Latvia is a full member of the Baltic League, the members of which are Latvia's main economic partners.
		Latvia's main import and export partners are: the Scandinavian Realm (16.3%), the Republic of the Two Crowns (16.1%), the Holy Roman Empire (13.5%), the Federated Kingdoms (8.7%), the Russian Federation (7.3%), and Estonia (6.0%).
	ib.frath.net /w/Latvia (1374 words)

	EuroSight.Info -- Latvia Geography Information Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Latvia is among the few countries left in the world where natural ecosystems, largely untouched by man, still thrive in half of its territory.
		Latvia is a land of diverse terrain where plains alternate with hillocks and river valleys.
		Latvia has over 12,500 rivers that stretch for 38,000 kilometres, as well as 2,256 lakes that are bigger than 1 ha, with a collective area of 1,000 sq.
	www.eurosight.info /eurosight/latvia/LVgeography.aspx (1978 words)

	Agmas Grupa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Republic of Latvia is bounded by Estonia to the north, Russia and Belarus to the east and Lithuania to the south, and has a maritime border with Sweden to the west.
		Latvia's location on the Baltic Sea and at the centre of the Baltic countries means the country is at the crossroads of international commerce for centuries.
		Latvia is a gate to Russian and CIS markets and can provide both: security of an EU member state and potentials of a country that continuously develops.
	www.agmasgrupa.com /geography.html (230 words)

	The Latvian Institute
		Latvia's weather is governed by a moderate oceanic climate, with changing high and low pressure and a considerable amount of precipitation.
		The ethnic mix of the population of Latvia is largely the result of massive post-war immigration, which resulted in a decline in the share of ethnic Latvians from 77% in 1935 to 52% in 1989.
		Latvia's most popular national foods are usually considered to be caraway cheese, grey peas with bacon, bacon-filled pastries made from yeast dough and a special rye bread prepared according to ancient recipes.
	www.li.lv /en?id=3 (1340 words)

	Latvia Tourist Board: General Information: Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Latvia was subject to sporadic invasions by the Poles and the Swedes until the 18th century when Russia, under Peter the Great, emerged as a major European power.
		Latvia's independence was finally secured in August 1991 after the attempted coup in Moscow failed.
		Latvia's independence was quickly recognized internationally and the country was readmitted into the United Nations.
	www.latviatourism.com /info/practical2.htm (605 words)

	1Up Travel : Latvia Geography and Facts
		Latvia is situated on the Baltic coast and borders Estonia in the north, Lithuania in the south, the Russian Federation in the east and Belarus in the southeast.
		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.
	www.1uptravel.com /geography/latvia.html (3322 words)

	Latvia (05/05)
		Terrain: Fertile low-lying plains predominate in central Latvia, highlands in Vidzeme and Latgale to the east, and hilly moraine in the western Kurzeme region.
		Forty-one percent of Latvia's population is ethnically non-Latvian, yet almost three-fourths of all residents are citizens of Latvia Naturalization criteria include a conversational knowledge of Latvian, a loyalty oath, renunciation of former citizenship, a 5-year residency requirement, and a basic knowledge of the Latvian history.
		Latvia's defense concept is based upon four basic pillars--collective defense as a member of NATO, professionalization of the armed forces, support and coordination with civil society, and international military cooperation.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5378.htm (4570 words)

	Latvia - About Latvia - KnowledgeIsFun.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republika), or Latvia (Latvian: Latvija), is a republic in Northeastern Europe.
		Latvia became the member state of NATO on March 29, 2004.
		Latvia officially joined the World Trade Organisation in February 1999 and the European Union in May 2004.
	www.knowledgeisfun.com /L/La/Latvia.php (660 words)

	Geography of Latvia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The three main upland areas, in the provinces of Kurzeme (western Latvia), Vidzeme (central Latvia), and Latgale (eastern Latvia), provide a picturesque pattern of fields interspersed with forests and numerous lakes and rivers.
		According to a World Wildlife Fund study in 1992, Latvia has unusual populations of Black Storks, Lesser Spotted Eagles, Otters, Beaver, Lynx, and Wolves.
		Although accounting for only one-third of 1 percent of the territory, Latvia was responsible for 11 percent of all artificially drained land in the former Soviet Union.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_Latvia (2365 words)

	History of Latvia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		By September 22, 1921, Latvia was admitted to the League of Nations.
		Latvia claimed de facto independence on August 21, 1991 in the aftermath of the failed Soviet coup attempt.
		Latvia joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.
	infotut.com /geography/Latvia (1317 words)

	Geography of Latvia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Between 55.40 and 58.05 latitude and 20.58 and 28.14 longitude, Latvia lies on theeastern shores of the Baltic Sea on the level northwestern part of the risingEast European platform.
		Latvia holds over 12,000 rivers, only 17 of which are longer than 60 miles, and over 3,000 small lakes, most of whichare eutrophic.
		Latvia holds 531km (329 mi.) of sandy coastline, and the ports of Liepaja and Ventspils provide important warm-waterharbors for the Baltic littoral, although the Bay of Riga itself is ratherpolluted.
	www.therfcc.org /geography-of-latvia-72301.html (334 words)

	UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA
		Students who have been accepted at the University of Latvia should notify the International Office by June 30 of their intention to live in the University dormitory, otherwise the University can not guarantee accommodation there because the possibilities are very limited.
		The University of Latvia named at that time "The Latvia Higher School" was founded on September 28, 1919 on the basis of the former Riga Polytechnic (founded in 1862).
		With Latvia regaining freedom the Supreme Council of the Republic of Latvia confirmed the Constitution of the University of Latvia on September 18, 1991.
	www.ceebd.co.uk /ceeed/un/la/la001005.htm (1427 words)

	Encyclopedia: Geography of Latvia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Ventspils is a city in northwestern Latvia, on the coast of the Baltic Sea.
		A littoral is the region near the shoreline of a body of fresh or salt water.
		The Gulf of Riga The Gulf of Riga (or Bay of Riga, Latvian Rīgas jūras līcis, Estonian Liivi Laht) is a bay of the Latvia and Estonia.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Geography-of-Latvia (744 words)

	Latvia - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		It is bound by the Baltic Sea to the west, the Gulf of Riga and Estonia to the north, Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast and Lithuania to the south.
		Latvia is well endowed with forests, lakes, small streams and peat bogs while the principal river is the Daugava or Western Dvina.
		On Sept. 17, 1991 Latvia was admitted to the UN and on Oct. 15, 1991 became a member of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE).
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/latvia.htm (1458 words)

	Latvia - Gurupedia
		Baltic Sea, Latvia is known as one of the Baltic States, together with Estonia and Lithuania, which border the nation in the north and south, respectively.
		Latvia became the member state of NATO on
		Russian financial crisis, largely due to the previous government's budget stringency and a gradual reorientation of exports toward EU countries, lessening Latvia's trade dependency on Russia.
	www.gurupedia.com /l/la/latvia.htm (511 words)

	CU Dept. of Geography Resources: Academic Departments
		University of Sofia, Faculty of Geology and Geography.
		University of Tartu, Faculty of Biology and Geography.
		Adam Mickiewicz University, Faculty of Geography and Geology.
	www.colorado.edu /geography/virtdept/resources/depts/depts.htm (3085 words)

	Latvia
		Latvia borders Estonia on the north, Lithuania in the south, the Baltic Sea with the Gulf of Riga in the west, Russia in the east, and Belarus in the southeast.
		Latvia is largely a fertile lowland with numerous lakes and hills to the east.
		Latvia was one of the most economically well-off and industrialized parts of the Soviet Union.
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	Latvia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Latvia is located on the eastern coast of the Baltic sea.
		The main aspects of horticulture in Latvia are vegetable and fruit growing, flower culture and arboriculture.
		Vegetable growing is practised in all regions, but mostly concentrated near the capital Riga.
	www.hridir.org /countries/latvia (184 words)

	Facts about topic: (Geography of Latvia) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		With the exception of the coastal plains, the ice age (Any period of time during which glaciers covered a large part of the earth's surface) divided Latvia into three main regions: the morainic Western and Eastern uplands and the Middle lowlands.
		Latvia holds 531km (329 mi.) of sandy coastline, and the ports of Liepaja and Ventspils provide important warm-water harbors for the Baltic littoral (The region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean), although the Bay of Riga (additional info and facts about Bay of Riga) itself is rather polluted.
		As recently as 1944, the U.S.S.R. (additional info and facts about U.S.S.R.) granted Russia (A federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state) the Abrene region on the Livonian frontier, which Latvia still contests.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/G/Ge/Geography_of_Latvia.htm (461 words)

	Latvia
		In 1997 Latvia continued its strict fiscal policy and apparently ended the year with a small fiscal surplus, reflecting higher-than-expected income from customs revenues, excise and business taxes, and restraints on government spending.
		Although Latvia was disappointed that it was not included among the five Central and East European states invited to start EU accession talks in spring 1998, it is likely to join the WTrO in 1998.
		Latvia's growing current account and trade deficits remain a cause for concern, reaching nearly 10% by yearend.
	www.cultureconnect.com /facts/lg.htm (993 words)

	A virtual travel to Latvia, Northern Europe - Latvija visitors guide
		Latvia continues to revamp its economy for eventual integration into various Western European political and economic institutions.
		Since May 2004 Latvia is a member of the European Union.
		Embassy of Latvia in the U.S. The Embassy in Washington D.C. Diplomatic and Consular Representations
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/latvia.htm (782 words)

	Partner Country Overview: Latvia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The judicial branch is represented by the Supreme Court.
		Latvia became an EU Member State on 1 May 2004.
		For more information on Latvia, consult the Europa Web site and the Sigma Profiles.
	www.oecd.org /document/3/0,2340,en_33873108_33844437_35011523_1_1_1_1,00.html (166 words)

	JS Latvija Demo
		Colourful, richly illustrated atlas will come in useful both for pupils and for anyone who is interested in the geography of Latvia.
		The next chapter of the atlas is devoted to the natural geography of Latvia.
		The coming pages are devoted to economy of Latvia and a short insight in history of it as well.
	www.kartes.lv /eng/3240a_map.php?map_id=82 (175 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Latvia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Latvia's transitional economy recovered from the 1998 Russian financial crisis, largely due to the government's budget stringency and a gradual reorientation of exports toward EU countries, lessening Latvia's trade dependency on Russia.
		Latvia officially joined the World Trade Organization in February 1999.
		A growing perception that many of Latvia's banks facilitate illicit activity could damage the country's vibrant financial sector.
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/lg.html (984 words)

	Facts About Latvia
		Latvia will join the EU in May of 2004 and NATO in the summer of 2004.
		Independence Day, 18 November (1918); note - 18 November 1918 is the date Latvia declared itself independent from Soviet Russia; 4 May 1990 is when it declared the renewal of independence; 21 August 1991 is the date of de facto independence from the Soviet Union
		Latvia's transitional economy recovered from the 1998 Russian financial crisis, largely due to the SKELE government's budget stringency and a gradual reorientation of exports toward EU countries, lessening Latvia's trade dependency on Russia.
	worldfacts.us /Latvia.htm (676 words)

	Educational Geography Information -- Latvia
		This is a page with information about Latvia.
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	www.geographycards.com /countryinfo/lg.html (1144 words)

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