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The capital of Latvia, Riga, is the largest city in the Baltic States and is famous for some of the best Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

Economy is growing at high speed, due to Latvia being part of the EU and NATO now.

Latvia is one of three countries known as the Baltic States along with Estonia and Lithuania. Latvia is also known as Lettland, named after the Letts or Lettish people.

The Latvian language is one of the oldest languages.

November 18 is Latvia's National Holiday. Latvia's independence was proclaimed in Riga on November 18, 1918.

There are about 1.5 million tourists or visitors that travel to Latvia and it’s been increasing about 15% per year since 2009.