Latvia
Population: 2.5 million.
Area: 64,589 square km, 64,589 square miles.
Language(s): Latvian, Russian, English & German widely spoken.
Capital City: Riga.
Major Cities: Daugavpils, Jelgava, Liepaja, Ventspils.
Local Time: From 28 Mar 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT +3.
From 31 Oct 04 to 27 Mar 05 GMT +2.
Currency: Latvian Lats (LVL 1 = 100 Santims).
Notes: LVL: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100.
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Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.
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Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Holders of National Identity Cards issued to nationals of...
Riga International (RIX)
Latvia is a nation undergoing economic transition. Most tourist facilities found in a western European city are available in Riga, the capital. However, many of the services taken for granted in other countries are not yet available outside Riga.
CRIME: Crime in Riga is generally non-violent, although there have been cases of serious assaults.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical care...
Climate: Temperate climate, but with notable temperature variations. Summer is warm, spring & autumn relatively mild. Winter lasts from Nov-mid Mar, often cold with snowfall. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year.
Clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens during summer, woollen and rain clothes in spring & autumn. Warm coats and hats are required...
