Latvia’s internet speeds are among the fastest in the world, averaging 13.8MB/s.
Latvia has 12,000 rivers and 3,000 small lakes – perfect if you like messing about in boats. It’s also a decent bet for an offbeat beach holiday. Around 54 per cent of Latvia is forest, making it one of Europe’s greenest countries, while 10 percent is bog.
Latvia is in Eastern Europe, with a population of 1.92 million people. Its capital is Riga, and their currency is Euro. Their official language is Latvian.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Monday (Date Varies)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- Declaration of Independence Day (May 4)
- Midsummer Eve (Jun 23)
- Jāņi (Jun 24)
- National Day (Nov 18)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
- Second day of Christmas (Dec 26)
Want to learn more? Check out Latvia’s tourism website!
It has two world heritage sites:
It also has five national parks:
- Karula National Park
- Lahemaa National Park
- Matsalu National Park
- Soomaa National Park
- Soomaa National Park
Also check out the Latvian National Museum of Art and the Latvian Museum of National History.
Fun activities to do
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