 Name:
Latvijas Republika
Language: Latvian
Currency: 1 Lats ( 1 EUR ~ 3,5 LVL )
International code: LV
International phone code: +371
Capital: Riga
Population: 2,5 mil.
Climate: The Latvian climate is humid, continental and temperate
owing to the maritime influence of the Baltic Sea. Summers are warm, and
the weather in spring and autumn is fairly mild; however, the winters
can be extreme due to the northern location. Precipitation is common
throughout the year with the heaviest rainfall in July. During severe
spells of winter weather, Latvia is dominated by cold winds from the
interior of Russia, and severe snowfalls are very common.
Religions: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia, Roman Catholic,
Latvian Orthodox
Homosexuality: legal
Legal age of consent: 16
Marriage: constitution defines marriage as a union between a man
and a woman
Gay scene: While there is
increasing visibility of gay community and social acceptance of
homosexuality in Latvia, some public opinionpolls remains relatively
negative. The Church takes a leading role in anti-gay sentiment.
Travel tips:
Riga
- capital
Baltic sea coast General informations:
president
parliament
government
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