Latvia

Latvia, officially Republic of Latvia, is a country located in Northern Europe, in the Baltic region. It borders Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and Belarus to the southeast, and is washed by the Baltic Sea to the west. The capital of Latvia is Riga, known for its well-preserved historical center and Art Nouveau architecture. Latvia is famous for its natural landscapes, which include forests, lakes, rivers, and sandy beaches along the Baltic Sea coast. The country has a rich culture and history, with influences from both Baltic and Slavic origins. Latvia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, and NATO. Its economy is diversified and includes sectors such as agriculture, industrial production, and services. Latvia also celebrates a strong cultural tradition, with events like the Latvian Song and Dance Festival, which is part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. Population of Latvia from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 1.92 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 1.91 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 1.89 million inhabitants. Capital (Riga): Population in 2020: About 632,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Riga: ~632,000 Daugavpils: ~82,000 Liepāja: ~68,000 Jelgava: ~55,000 Jūrmala: ~49,000 Ventspils: ~34,000 Rēzekne: ~27,000 Valmiera: ~24,000 Jēkabpils: ~22,000 Ogre: ~25,000 Latvia is divided into 110 municipalities and 9 republican cities. There are no "regions" in the traditional administrative sense, but for statistical purposes, the country is divided into planning regions: Riga Pieriga Vidzeme Zemgale Latgale Kurzeme GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 29,500 million Euros. 2019: About 30,500 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About -0.5% of GDP. 2019: About -0.3% of GDP. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 35.9%. 2019: About 36.9%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 7.4%. 2019: About 6.5%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)