Latvia 🇱🇻 is a fascinating country located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Republic of Latvia, it is home to roughly 1.9 million people and covers an area of about 64,559 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Latvia — its capital Riga, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Latvia on the map
Geographically, Latvia belongs to Northern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 64,559 km², which makes it the 126th largest country or territory on Earth.
Latvia has a coastline as well as land borders with Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania and Russia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Riga, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how latvian life really works.
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Population and languages of Latvia
Around 1.9 million people live in Latvia, making it the 151st most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Latvia is called a Latvian.
The main language spoken here is Latvian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Latvia — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Latvia
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Latvia is +371. Websites from the country typically use the .lv internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Latvia are its flag, its capital Riga, and its approximate population of 1.9 million.
Neighbouring countries
Latvia shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Latvia
- Latvia's flag emoji is 🇱🇻 — its two-letter country code is LV and its three-letter code is LVA.
- Latvia covers 64,559 km², ranking 126th in the world by area.
- With about 1.9 million people, Latvia holds the 151st spot in the world population ranking.
- Latvia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Latvia shares borders with 4 countries.
Latvia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Latvia?
- The capital of Latvia is Riga.
- What is the population of Latvia?
- Latvia has a population of approximately 1,866,124 people, ranking 151st in the world.
- Where is Latvia located?
- Latvia is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Latvia?
- The main language spoken in Latvia is Latvian.
- What currency is used in Latvia?
- Latvia uses the Euro (EUR).
