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Latvia is a Baltic state in Northern Europe with a coastline of sandy beaches and dunes on the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga; Riga, the capital, is the largest city in the Baltic states. Riga's medieval old town and its Art Nouveau districts form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Latvia declared independence in 1918, was occupied by the Soviet Union from 1940 to 1941 and again from 1944 until 1991, and joined the European Union and NATO in 2004.
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What is Latvia’s capital?
Riga is Latvia’s capital and largest city. It is also the largest city in the Baltic states, ahead of Tallinn and Vilnius by population.
Why is Riga famous for Art Nouveau architecture?
Riga has one of Europe’s notable concentrations of Art Nouveau buildings, especially in the central districts. Its historic center and Art Nouveau area are included in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Does Latvia have a Baltic Sea coastline?
Yes. Latvia has sandy beaches and dunes along the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga, including the popular resort area around Jūrmala.
Which countries border Latvia?
Latvia borders Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and Belarus to the southeast. Its western side opens onto the Baltic Sea.
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