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	Latvia - Search View - MSN Encarta
		It is bounded on the west by the Baltic Sea, on the north by Estonia and the Gulf of Rīga (a deep inlet of the Baltic Sea), on the east by Russia, and on the south by Belarus and Lithuania.
		Latvia is a land of numerous rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
		Latvia’s longest river is the Gauja, which covers a distance of 452 km (281 mi) as it winds its way through a forested setting in northeastern Latvia.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761577313__1/Latvia.html (5896 words)

	Military of Latvia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Latvia's defense concept is based upon the Swedish-Finnish model of a rapid response force composed of a mobilization base and a small group of career professionals.
		Latvia has switched to a professional army—the last draft was in 2005, with the last 84 drafted soldiers leaving mandatory service in November 23, 2006.
		Latvia cooperates with Estonia and Lithuania in the joint infantry battalion BALTBAT and naval squadron BALTRON which are available for peacekeeping operations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_of_Latvia (492 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Regional : Europe : Latvia
		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 annexiation 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.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Europe/Latvia.shtml (1862 words)

	Latvia Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Latvia is the small, flat and largely boggy meat in the sandwich between its Baltic neighbours.
		Latvia was subject to continuous foreign rule from the 13th to the 20th century.
		Latvia was subject to German occupation during WWI, but on 18 November 1918, just 7 days after Germany surrendered to the Allies, peasant, middle-class and socialist groups declared independence, and Karlis Ulmanis, head of the Farmers' Party, formed a government.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/latvia?v=print (1492 words)

	BT Research - Latvia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Latvia shares land borders with two fellow Baltic states – Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south – and both Russia and Belarus to the east.
		Latvia has no territorial claims towards the Russian Federation, but demands an acknowledgement by federal government of the annexation of the small part of the Abrene region, since this land was previously part of Latvia and was detached from it by the Soviet Union.
		Latvia's population has been multiethnic for centuries, though the demographics shifted dramatically in the 20th century due to the world wars, the repatriation of the Baltic Germans, the Holocaust, and occupation by the Soviet Union.
	www.breathittteens.com /research.php?title=Latvia (4251 words)

	Export America/New Opportunities Archive
		Latvia, located between Estonia and Lithuania, and sharing borders with Belarus and Russia, is also thriving in its new democratic era.
		As for telecommunications, Latvia has one of the highest mobile-phone penetration rates in Central and Eastern Europe, and mobile telephony is one of the fastest-growing subsectors of the telecommunications industry.
		Latvia is eager to invest funds and resources in environmental protection in order to meet EU and other international standards.
	www.ita.doc.gov /exportamerica/NewOpportunities/no_latvia_1202.html (915 words)

	7 Invitees - Latvia
		Latvia was involved in the mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina from almost the very beginning of the operation when it participated with an infantry company.
		Latvia’s participation in the Iraqi operation is our largest military contribution accounting for 150 servicemen (supply and logistics platoon, EOD team, and Infantry company) taking part in the mission.
		Latvia intends also to provide specialised units, such as Military police, for the NATO Response Force at the 5th and 6th stage.
	www.nato.int /invitees2004/latvia/capabilities.htm (315 words)

	Latvia - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		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 (1448 words)

	CER \| Latvia: President pans Putin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Latvia's chief negotiator, Andris Ķesteris, said Latvia is less likely to be affected by labor movement regulations than countries that border the EU, where it is easier to commute to jobs.
		Latvia signed a convention with Portugal on averting double taxation and preventing income tax evasion.
		Latvia's Barkhashovtsi operates as a branch of the Russian organization and is located in several regions of the country.
	www.ce-review.org /01/23/latvianews23.html (932 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.
		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.
		Latvia officially joined the World Trade Organisation in February 1999 and the European Union in May 2004.
	www.gurupedia.com /l/la/latvia.htm (511 words)

	CESNUR - Jehovah's Witnesses in Latvia
		State officials offering some religions an opportunity to perform the chaplain service in the military forces, and denying it to others, in fact determine whose believers’ conscience and religious conviction is to be respected and whose is not.
		Aware of this situation, V.Gamayunov wrote to the Control Commission of the Military Conscription Office: "Since the clerics of the Jehovah’s Witnesses are not exempt from the military service in spite of the fact that clerics of other religions are, it is necessary to provide an alternative to the military service (i.e.
		In the given case, it is important to show tolerance towards the Jehovah’s Witnesses, a fairly unfamiliar religion in Latvia, for it is a crucial aspect in the development of democracy in Latvia.
	www.cesnur.org /testi/gills.htm (1141 words)

	Latvia - Amnesty International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It urged Latvia to establish an independent body with the authority to receive and investigate all complaints of excessive use of force and other abuse of power by police officers.
		It recommended that Latvia adopt a policy and legal framework to counter domestic violence, establish advice and victim support centres and raise awareness about the issue through the media.
		Conscientious objectors to military service in Latvia are forced to undertake an alternative service of two years, twice the length of military service.
	web.amnesty.org /report2004/lva-summary-eng (356 words)

	7 Invitees - Latvia
		Undoubtedly, one of the basic functions of NATO is to raise to the maximum the professional capacity of the military forces of each separate country.
		This is a perfect illustration of the situation when Latvia, in addition to the significant increase in the number of its own forces, has acquired unbreakable support from abroad.
		Latvia has already set a goal to combat corruption in the country and facilitate the integration of society, and this is an important aspect not only in the context of the European Union but also with regard to NATO.
	www.nato.int /invitees2004/latvia/words.htm (1792 words)

	CESNUR - Jehovah's Witnesses in Latvia - An Update
		Nemiro appealed against this decision to the Control Commission of the Military Conscription Office; the Commission, however, ruled on January 29, 1999 that the decision of the Head of the Military Conscription Centre remains valid.
		Since the Law of the Republic of Latvia "On Compulsory Military Service" contradicts the norms of international treaties, the latter are to be observed.
		A representative of the Control Commission of the Military Conscription Office of the Latvian Republic Ministry of Defense did not acknowledge the action brought to the court by Vladimir Gamayunov and explained that V. Gamayunov was conscripted into the military service in accordance with law and paragraph 19 of the Law "On Compulsory Military Service".
	www.cesnur.org /testi/gills2.htm (2172 words)

	Latvia's information warfare - Pravda.Ru (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		There is an impression that Latvia bases its relations with Moscow Þn the principle 'we are big now, the entire Europe is backing us.
		Russia was also criticized for its condemnation of the marches of the former Nazi soldiers which are organized in Latvia on a regular basis.
		Latvia became the last of the Baltic states which detected a 'spy'.
	english.pravda.ru /world/ussr/27-04-2004/5425-latvia-0 (601 words)

	Military Uniform
		Our company produces military uniform for police, army and various security forces in latvia.
		Military uniform is the leading production line and it had been a great success since the establishment of the company.
		We had been honoured with awards from military forces of latvia for its excellent service and quality of production.
	www.openrussia.ru /catalogitems/9986/Military-Uniform.htm (91 words)

	Top20Latvia.com - Your Top20 Guide to Latvia! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Governments (parliamentary governments refer to the administration in power as a "government", not to be confused with the formal entity running a given region, also called "government", such as the United States government) were usually organized by coalitions of parties, forming a large enough percentage to control the whole.
		Except for a brief period of German occupation during World War II (Latvia was a part of Nazi Germany's Reichskommissariat Ostland), Latvia was a full member of the Soviet Union as Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic until the country regained its independence on 21 August 1991.
		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 detached from it by Russia during Soviet days.
	www.top20latvia.com (1587 words)

	JRL #6573 - Censorship, Media Law, Panfilov, Ryabov, WSJ/ Putin Curve, Military, Weir/ Latvia, Protection Money, ...
		The citizenship issue, along with Latvia's tough single-language law, has roiled relations with neighboring Russia, drawn charges that Latvia is using strong-arm tactics to assimilate its minorities, and divided the country's politics along ethnic lines.
		Last week, Latvia was invited to join the Western military alliance NATO, and the Baltic state hopes to be admitted into the European Union in a couple of years.
		Latvia's neighbor, Lithuania, simply gave citizenship to its permanent residents and now finds itself on a faster track to EU membership.
	www.cdi.org /russia/Johnson/6573.htm (10968 words)

	Pravda.RU Viktor Alksnis: Latvia's Fate Decided in Russia
		Parliamentary elections in the former Soviet republic of Latvia scheduled for October 5 are to determine Latvia's fate for the next four years.
		Latvia, where Russians make up about 40% of the population, is to be incorporated into NATO and European Union.
		Latvia, as well as Russia, is experiencing a real waxworks show with a great number of political villains.
	newsfromrussia.com /cis/2002/10/01/37547.html (3225 words)

	U.S.A to give Latvia $1.4 million in military aid
		Latvia received already 4.5 million US dollars this year from the Coalition Solidarity Fund, and the total US military assistance to Latvia this year will amounts to $5.95 million.
		Latvia has also received $1.3 million in International Military Education and Training (IMET) funds to provide training for the military.
		The allocated money will be used for the purchase of military equipment and provide for development of the Latvia's Armed Forces, said the ambassador.
	www.baltictimes.com /news/articles/16526 (164 words)

	Latvia - Military Flags
		An all-volunteer force, its initial strength was approximately 16,000 men with very little in the way of weapons, but with a fierce determination to defend the newly formed democratic Latvian government.
		Over the years the Zemessardze has retained its volunteer status, but has under-gone a number of reorganizations, retiring some of its older members, streamlining its organization, and closing some of its first military bases which were inherited from the Soviet Union.
		Studentu rota (unit of army of Latvia 1919) flag is at <
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/lv^.html (381 words)

	Latvia - Military and Naval Rank flags
		Dzenis and the cockade upon which it was based had been worn during the liberation wars of 1918-1920.
		During WWI the sun figure fashioned with 17 rays that symbolised the 17 inhabited Latvian districts.
		- Flags hoist on the mast in the place of location of military units or on the ships, to show the attendance of Admiral, if Admiral per position is the superior person.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/lv-rank.html (1666 words)

	CIA -- The World Factbook -- Latvia
		In 2000, 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.
		Latvia officially joined the World Trade Organization in February 1999 - the first Baltic state to join - and was invited at the Helsinki EU Summit in December 1999 to begin accession talks in early 2000.
		Latvia projects 6% GDP growth, 2.5%-3.0% inflation, and a 1.7% fiscal deficit in 2001.
	www.bondtalk.com /factbook2001/geos/lg.html (990 words)

	Latvia Invites Tourists to Relive Soviet Era - NEWS - MOSNEWS.COM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		A tourist organization in the Latvian region of Kurzeme is creating a tourist route for visitors interested in Soviet military facilities, left in former republic after the collapse of the USSR, the Rosbalt news agency reports.
		Latvia’s Vike-Freiberga Blasts Russia for Failure to Acknowledge Stalin Atrocities
		Latvia’s President Regrets Her Country’s Role in Holocaust
	mosnews.com /news/2005/10/25/latviatour.shtml (638 words)

	Latvia
		The Latvian climate is maritime and temperate in nature, with cool summers and wet, moderate winters.
		Latvia officially joined the World Trade Organisation in February 1999 - the first Baltic state to join - and was invited at the Helsinki EU Summit in December 1999 to begin accession talks in early 2000 for an expected membership in May 2004.
		Countries acceding to membership on May 1, 2004:
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/la/Latvia.html (583 words)

	From Utopia to reality in Latvia - People: making a difference - Kristine Briede and Carl Bjorsmark transform Karosta, ...
		Right on the picturesque Baltic Sea shore lies a derelict and forgotten land of empty nuclear rocket storehouses, bunkers and abandoned multi-storey houses, shaping the landscape of Karaosta, the former sealed military zone in Liepaja, Latvia.
		Carl Bjorsmark from Sweden and Kristine Briede from Riga, Latvia, first came to Karaosta as artists and documentary film-makers, and, enchanted by the place and its people, soon became part of its life.
		They found that their art was becoming `more than pictures hanging on a wall or showing your latest documentary on a screen'.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0KZH/is_3_15/ai_87703797 (682 words)

	Latvia in brief
		The United States restored military aid to Latvia worth $4.5 million.
		Aide was cut off after Latvia refused to give U.S. soldiers immunity from the International Criminal Court.
		In addition to Latvia, the United States reinitiated aid to Estonia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Bulgaria.
	www.baltictimes.com /news/articles/9098 (116 words)

	Latvia Manpower fit for military service - Military (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Manpower fit for military service by Year Chart
		Definition: This entry gives the number of males and females age 15-49 fit for military service.
		This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to account for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
	www.indexmundi.com /latvia/manpower_fit_for_military_service.html (102 words)

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