Latvia

Country Name: Republic of Latvia

Capital City: Riga

Population: 2,274,735 (2006)

Population Growth: -0.67% (2006)

Currency: Latvian lat (LVL)

Languages: Latvian

Area: 64,589 sq km

Inflation Rate: 6.8% (December 2006 est.)

Unemployment Rate: 7.5% (2005)

Domain extension: .lv

LATVIA MAIN

Riga Castle The castle was founded in 1330 on the spot where the first fortifications of Riga used to stand. Today it is the official residence of the President of Latvia as well as home to several museums.