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1. www.britannica.com › place › LatviaLatvia - Economy, Agriculture, Industry | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Latvia - Economy, Agriculture, Industry: Industrialization in Latvia began in the latter part of the 19th century, and by the late 20th century the country was the most heavily industrialized of the Baltic states.

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3. www.traveloffpath.com › undiscovered-europe-7Undiscovered Europe: 7 Reasons Why Latvia Should Be Your Next ...

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   2 days ago · Finally, one of the best reasons to visit Latvia is to experience the country's unique culture and traditions. For such a small country that was occupied for so long during the 20th century before gaining independence, I was amazed at how unique and well-preserved Latvia's culture and traditions are.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › LatviaLatvia - Politics, Constitution, Parliament | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Country Facts. Capital, Population, Government... The legacy of the LKP was widespread distrust of large-scale centralized political parties. Thus, the political landscape in Latvia after independence was complex.

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   What to do in Latvia?

   • Canoeing on the Gauja and Abava rivers and the lakes in the Latgale region is a national pastime, as is bird-watching in the countryside. Latvia’s Baltic coast is the site of numerous resorts, and its beaches are popular holiday destinations for tourists from across Europe.

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   What is Latvia known for?

   • Latvia imports machinery, oil, foodstuffs, and chemical products. By the early 21st century the service sector accounted for the largest percentage of Latvia’s GDP and employed about one-fifth of the country’s workforce. Latvia’s tourist infrastructure, which was virtually nonexistent in the early 1990s, contributed a small percentage to the GDP.

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   What type of government does Latvia have?

   • Latvia has a unitary form of government. The head of state is the president, who is elected by the Saiema for a four-year term (with a maximum of two consecutive terms) and who plays a largely ceremonial role. The government is headed by a prime minister, who appoints officials of the cabinet and is responsible to the Saiema.

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   When did Latvia become independent?

   • After the Bolshevik coup of November 1917 in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg), the Latvian People’s Council, representing peasant, bourgeois, and socialist groups, proclaimed independence on November 18, 1918, under the leadership of Kārlis Ulmanis, head of the Latvian Farmers’ Union (Latvijas Zemnieku Savienība; LZS).

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   When did industrialization begin in Latvia?

   • Industrialization in Latvia began in the latter part of the 19th century, and by the late 20th century the country was the most heavily industrialized of the Baltic states. Substantial economic changes occurred following Latvia’s independence in 1991, as the country transitioned to a market economy.

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   What was the political landscape in Latvia after independence?

   • The legacy of the LKP was widespread distrust of large-scale centralized political parties. Thus, the political landscape in Latvia after independence was complex. The Latvian National Independence Movement, founded in 1988, garnered a measure of popular support, but there were many other parties similarly intent on broadening their membership.

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7. www.indembassysweden.gov.in › page › india-latviaEmbassy of India, Sweden & Latvia : India-Latvia Relations

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   1 day ago · India and Latvia (one of the three Baltic nations) have warm and friendly relations that are expanding steadily. Latvia became an independent nation in 1991 and was a part of the Soviet Union until 1991. It is a member of the EU, Eurozone, Schengen visa regime, and NATO.

8. www.britannica.com › place › LatviaLatvia - Baltic State, Soviet Union, Independence | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Latvia - Baltic State, Soviet Union, Independence: The Latvians constitute a prominent division of the ancient group of peoples known as the Balts.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KlaipėdaKlaipėda - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · It is the third largest city in Lithuania, the fifth largest city in the Baltic States and the capital of Klaipėda County, as well as the only major seaport in the country. The city has a complex recorded history, partially due to the combined regional importance of the usually ice-free Port of Klaipėda at the mouth of the river Akmena-Danė [ lt].

10. www.latvia.travel › en › eventLigo and Summer Solstice Festival | latvia.travel

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    5 days ago · People are invited to cheerfully celebrate Līgo! in all Latvia's regions and towns, by warming themselves around bonfires, playing games, and observing traditional rituals and other activities until sunrise.