World Context: Latvia

Source and mapping status

This page maps the site registry entry “Latvia” to the supplied dataset entity “Latvia.” Mapping status: exact-name. The source is a frozen 2025 snapshot; dates embedded in individual fields remain controlling.

• Source entity count: 1.
• Selected public fields present: 19.
• Independent corroboration in this page: none.

Place and environment

Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania Area: total : 64,589 sq km; land: 62,249 sq km; water: 2,340 sq km Climate: maritime; wet, moderate winters Terrain: low plain Natural hazards: large percentage of agricultural fields can become waterlogged and require drainage Environmental issues: some soil, water, and air pollution

Population, settlement, and language context

Population: total: 1,888,439 (2025 est.); male: 876,654; female: 1,011,785 Population distribution: largest concentration of people is found in and around the port and capital city of Riga; small agglomerations are scattered throughout the country Urbanization: urban population: 68.7% of total population (2023); rate of urbanization: -0.68% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.) Languages: Latvian (official) 56.3%, Russian 33.8%, other 0.6% (includes Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian), unspecified 9.4% (2011 est.)

Public and legal context

Capital: name: Riga; geographic coordinates: 56 57 N, 24 06 E; time difference: UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October; etymology: the name's origin is unclear; it may derive from the Old Lithuanian word ringa , meaning "bend" or "curve" and referring to the city's location on the Western Dvina River; alternatively, it may come from the Latvian word ridzina , meaning "stream" Government type: parliamentary republic Legal system: civil law system with traces of socialist legal traditions and practices

Economy and connectivity context

Economic overview: high-income EU and eurozone member; weak recovery following economic contraction, with slight increase in private consumption and uncertain trade environment; challenges from skilled-labor shortages, capital market access, large informal sector, and green and digital transitions Industries: processed foods, processed wood products, textiles, processed metals, pharmaceuticals, railroad cars, synthetic fibers, electronics Electricity access: electrification - total population: 100% (2022 est.) Internet users: percent of population: 92% (2023 est.) Airports: 55 (2025) Ports: total ports: 5 (2024); large: 1; medium: 2; small: 0; very small: 2; ports with oil terminals: 3; key ports: Lielupe, Liepaja, Riga, Salacgriva, Ventspils

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