Country Facts

• Full name:Republic of Latvia
• Population: 2.2 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Riga
• Area: 64,589 sq km (24,938 sq miles)
• Major languages: Latvian, Russian
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 67 years (men), 77 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 lats = 100 santims
• Main exports: Timber and wood products, fish and fish products
• GNI per capita: US $11,860 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .lv
• International dialling code: + 371

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