About the country, Latvia Latvia is situated in the center of the Baltics (between Estonia and Lithuania), in North-eastern Europe on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. It consists of fertile lowland plains and moderate hills, with most of its territory lying less than 100 meters above sea level. It has an extensive network of rivers, thousands of lakes, and hundreds of kilometers of seashore lined with pine forests, dunes, and continuous white sand beaches. The territory is characterized by a moderate climate with four distinctive seasons. Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 695 539 inhabitants, Riga is also the biggest city in the Baltic States and is home to mor...
