Discover Latvia: A Brief Overview of Culture, Nature, and Traditions
LATVIA
General information about Latvia
It is one of the Baltic states;
and is bordered by Estonia to
the north, Lithuania to the
south, Russia to the east,
Belarus to the southeast, and
shares a maritime border with
Sweden to the west. Latvia
covers an area of 64,589 km2 ,
with a population of 1.9
million
.
CITIES
The
capital and largest city is Riga
.
Other large cities are
Daugavpils, Liepaja,
Jelgava Jurmala, Ventspils, Rezekne, Ogre,
Valmiera, Jekabpils.
Languages
The official language is
Latvian.
This country,
about
2 million inhabitants is home
to several linguistic
communities. 33.5% of the
citizens speak Russian and
4.1% speak Belarusian.
Ukrainian is spoken by 3% of
the population, Polish by
2.2%, Lithuanian by 1.7%.
CLIMATE
The country has a temperate
seasonal climate, tempered by
the influence of the sea.
There
are spring, summer, autumn,
winter.
Summers are often hot,
with daytime temperatures of
25° C. Winters are relatively cold
(-6°
-> -15
° on average in
January).
Education
Education in Latvia is divided into basic, secondary and
higher education. The state provides secondary full
education. Children from the age of 6 or 7 are admitted
to the 1st grade. Basic education is designed for 9 years,
then optional school education can be continued up to 12
years. Basic education in Latvia is compulsory. All
children living in Latvia
must attend school from the age
of 7 until the 9th grade or until the age of 17.This is the
minimum general education that qualifies for secondary
education or employment.
NATURE
Most of the country is
composed of lowland plains
and hills. In a typical Latvian
landscape, a mosaic of vast
forests alternates with fields,
farmsteads, and pastures
. There
is a lot of rivers and lakes in
Latvia.The longest rivers are the
Daugava, the Gauja and the
largest lakes are Lubans and
Raznas.
TRADITIONAL FOOD
Grey peas
Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi is
the national dish of
Latvia. This type of
stew is made with local
grey peas, fried onions,
and diced speck.
Rye bread
Rupjmaize is a traditional
Latvian bread consisting
of whole-grain rye. It has
a unique flavor that is
both sour and sweet.
Cold soup
Aukstā zupa is a Latvian
cold soup. It is made
with beets, cucumbers,
kefir, hard-boiled
eggs,
dills
and milk
sausage.
K
arbonāde is
thinly
pounded pork cutlet that
is coated in a
combination of flour,
beaten eggs
Pork chop
Food
Actually, there are a lot of different dishes we eat
traditionally in everyday life. They are made of
vegetables, meat, fruits, and dairy products. Of
course, we love different sweet dishes and pies,
too.
TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN LATVIA
Turaida castle
and Sigulda
Kemeri
national park
Cesis castle and
Gauja national
park
Rudale Palace
Old Riga
Amusement Park
"Emergency
Brigade"
Places
We have a lot of places to visit. It depends on
your aim of traveling and wishes. Every city or
village has its own charm, history, and places to
see.
CULTURE
Traditional Latvian folklore dates back
well over a thousand years. More than
1.2 million texts and 30,000 melodies
of folk songs have been identified
. We
have national traditions and festivals,
too. Ligo is our favorite festival.
The Latvian Song and Dance Festival
is an important event in Latvian culture
and social life. It has been held since
1873
.
T
heatre, scenography, choir music, and
classical music have become the most
notable branches of Latvian culture.
THANK YOU FOR
ATTENTION!
Latvia, one of the Baltic states, is bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, and Belarus. The country has a rich cultural heritage, with a population of about 1.9 million and the official language being Latvian. Explore its diverse cities like Riga, its temperate seasonal climate, education system, and beautiful natural landscapes. Dive into traditional Latvian cuisine with dishes like Grey Peas, Aukst zupa, and Rupjmaize.
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General General information information about about Latvia Latvia It is one of the Baltic states; and is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of 64,589 km2 , with a population of 1.9 million.
CITIES The capital and largest city is Riga. Other large cities are Daugavpils, Liepaja, Jelgava Jurmala, Ventspils, Rezekne, Ogre, Valmiera, Jekabpils.
Languages The official language is Latvian. This country, about 2 million inhabitants is home to several linguistic communities. 33.5% of the citizens speak Russian and 4.1% speak Belarusian. Ukrainian is spoken by 3% of the population, Polish by 2.2%, Lithuanian by 1.7%.
CLIMATE The country has a temperate seasonal climate, tempered by the influence of the sea. There are spring, summer, autumn, winter. Summers are often hot, with daytime temperatures of 25 C. Winters are relatively cold (-6 -> -15 on average in January).
Education Education in Latvia is divided into basic, secondary and higher education. The state provides secondary full education. Children from the age of 6 or 7 are admitted to the 1st grade. Basic education is designed for 9 years, then optional school education can be continued up to 12 years. Basic education in Latvia is compulsory. All children living in Latvia must attend school from the age of 7 until the 9th grade or until the age of 17.This is the minimum general education that qualifies for secondary education or employment.
NATURE Most of the country is composed of lowland plains and hills. In a typical Latvian landscape, a mosaic of vast forests alternates with fields, farmsteads, and pastures. There is a lot of rivers and lakes in Latvia.The longest rivers are the Daugava, the Gauja and the largest lakes are Lubans and Raznas.
TRADITIONAL FOOD TRADITIONAL FOOD Grey peas Pork chop Cold soup Rye bread Aukst zupa is a Latvian cold soup. It is made with beets, cucumbers, kefir, hard-boiled eggs,dills and milk sausage. Pel kie zir i ar spe i is the national dish of Latvia. This type of stew is made with local grey peas, fried onions, and diced speck. Rupjmaize is a traditional Latvian bread consisting of whole-grain rye. It has a unique flavor that is both sour and sweet. Karbon de is thinly pounded pork cutlet that is coated in a combination of flour, beaten eggs
Food Food Actually, there are a lot of different dishes we eat traditionally in everyday life. They are made of vegetables, meat, fruits, and dairy products. Of course, we love different sweet dishes and pies, too.
TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN LATVIA Kemeri national park Old Riga Rudale Palace Amusement Park "Emergency Brigade" Cesis castle and Gauja national park Turaida castle and Sigulda
Places Places We have a lot of places to visit. It depends on your aim of traveling and wishes. Every city or village has its own charm, history, and places to see.
CULTURE CULTURE Traditional Latvian folklore dates back well over a thousand years. More than 1.2 million texts and 30,000 melodies of folk songs have been identified. We have national traditions and festivals, too. Ligo is our favorite festival. The Latvian Song and Dance Festival is an important event in Latvian culture and social life. It has been held since 1873. Theatre, scenography, choir music, and classical music have become the most notable branches of Latvian culture.
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