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Latvia is the central country of the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania). It consists of fertile lowland plains and moderate hills, with most of its territory less than 100 metres above sea level. It has an extensive network of rivers, thousands of lakes and hundreds of kilometres of undeveloped seashore lined by pine forests, dunes, and continuous white sand beaches.
In the year 2008, when Latvia celebrated the 90th anniversary of its proclamation as a state, the Republic of Latvia was older than about 150 other countries in the world.
Love of nature. Latvians like to be near the sea, a river or lake, and always feel more comfortable when there are a lot of trees around. Since more than half of Latvia is covered by forests, this is not a problem.
Rich and multi-faceted culture. The 135-year old Latvian Nationwide Song and Dance Celebration tradition is still very much alive today. UNESCO calls the Latvian Nationwide Song and Dance Celebration a 'Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity'. Riga's 800-year history has left its mark on the face of the city, where Medieval dwellings and church towers coexist with Art Nouveau and eclectic architecture. The value of Riga's cultural and historical significance has been verified by the fact that its old city centre has been included in UNESCO's list of the world's most important cultural and natural sites.
Source: www.latvia.lv
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