Latvia Country Quickfacts
Area: | 64,589 km2 |
Capital: | Riga |
Country Code: | 371 |
Country Population: | 2,000,000 |
Credit Cards: | All major credit cards accepted in tourist areas: American Express, Visa, Master Card and Diners Club |
Currency: | Euro |
Departure Tax: | Approximately €7 |
Drives on the: | Right |
Electricity: | 230 V |
Ethnic Groups: | 61.4% Latvian; 26% Russian; 3.4% Belarusians; 2.2% Ukrainians; 6.0% Others |
Flag: | ![]() |
Location: | Northern Europe |
Official Language(s): | Latvian |
Religion: | Lutheranism, Catholicism, Russian Orthodox |
Time Zone: | EET and EEST (UTC +4 and +3) |
Tipping: | In Latvia standard tipping in restaurants and cafes of 10% is acceptable |
Lativa Travel Information
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Learn about the history and culture of Lativa, the must-try food and drink, and the best time to visit. Read about Lativa's nature and wildlife and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Lativa for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Lativa tours today!
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