National Symbols of Latvia

Latvia is a country in Europe. It shares borders with the following countries: Estonia, Russia, Belarus, Lithuania, . The capital of Latvia is Riga.

The official language is Latvian and the Euro is the currency of the Latvia. The domain is .lv and the country code is +371.

National day is celebrated on 18 Nov 1918. Every country in the world has national symbols including national animal, national flower, motto, etc and Latvia is no exception.

In Latvia, Hockey is considered as a national sport, and it is a passion of many Latvian people. Riga Black Balsam is not only a traditional drink, but one of the national drink of Latvia. As poetry is a highly appreciated art, many poets like Not Declared represent a national Latvian symbol.

The country was founded by Kārlis Ulmanis. The current president of Latvia is Egils Levits and Krišjānis Kariņš is the Prime Minister.

In Latvia the power plugs and sockets are of type C, F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

The Latvian national anthem was written by Kārlis Baumanis and composed by Kārlis Baumanis.

Country information

Former name(s)	Livland
Official name(s)	Republic of Latvia
Alternative name(s)	Republic of Latvia (official, English)
Regional location	Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania
Country name etymology	Unknown
Climate	Maritime; wet, moderate winters
Terrain	Low plain, grassland
Population	1,886,198
National Day	18 Nov 1918
Language(s)	Latvian
Religion	Christianity
Country code	+371
Literacy rate	99.9%
Currency	Euro
Capital city	Riga
ISO	LVA
Domain(TLD)	.lv
Ethnicity	Latvians, Russians, Belarusians
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Latvian
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	64,589 km2 (24,938 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+2 (EET)
Average elevation	87 m (285 ft)
Coastline	498 Km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Latvia

Motto of Latvia

Tēvzemei un Brīvībai - "For Fatherland and Freedom"

National animal of Latvia

The National animal of Latvia is White wagtail

National flower of Latvia

The National flower of Latvia is Daisy. Botanical name is Bellis Perennis.

National bird of Latvia

The National bird of Latvia is White wagtail

Rest of the National symbols of Latvia 👇

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  Founder
  Kārlis Ulmanis
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  National dish
  Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi
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  National dance
  Not Declared
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  National dress
  In summer, linen overcoats were worn, while in winter long homespun woolen or fur coats.
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  National monument
  The Freedom Monument
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National drink
  Riga Black Balsam
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  National colors
  Carmine and white
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  National sports
  Hockey
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  National tree
  Oak and linden
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  National poet
  Not Declared
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  National mausoleum
  Great Cemetery
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  National museum
  Latvian National Museum of Art
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  National library
  National Library of Latvia
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  Central Bank
  Bank of Latvia
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  Highest peak
  Gaizinkalns
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  National football team
  LVA
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  Tourism slogan
  Best Enjoyed Slowly
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  Emoji flag
  🇱🇻
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  National airline
  Air Baltic
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  National instrument
  Kokle
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  National hero
  Lacplesis
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  President
  Egils Levits
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  Prime Minister
  Krišjānis Kariņš
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  Olympics Committee
  Latvian Olympic Committee
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  Passport
  Passport of Latvia
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  Army
  Latvian Land Forces
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  Navy
  Latvian Naval Forces
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  Air Force
  Latvian Air Force
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  Mythical Creature
  Werewolf

Neighbouring countries of Latvia

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  Estonia
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  Russia
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  Belarus
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  Lithuania

Latvian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

There isn’t a just person without a sin.

A smart man always takes, a fool always gives.

Each sin has its consequences.

Even the horse is tired on the way to church.

The young ones dance as the old ones whistle.

Old love does not rust.

Give the devil a little finger and he will take the hand.

Dogs bark at the last.

The man needs the woman as the ship needs an anchor.

Once you’ve cut the bread, you cannot put it together again.

If you can’t use your eyes, follow your nose.

The quiet pig digs a deep hole.

A crow will not pick out the eyes of another crow.

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