Latvia

Flag Description Three horizontal bands of maroon (top), white (half-width), and maroon. Currency The Euro. (€) This image represents a 5 euro banknote. Euro coins have one common side and one national side. They can be used anywhere within the euro area, regardless of the country of issue. There are coins in denominations of €2, €1, 50 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent, 2 cent and 1 cent. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to 0.64 euros. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Eastern europe, bordering the baltic sea, between estonia and lithuania. Climate Maritime; wet, moderate winters. Terrain Low plain. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Baltic Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Gaizinkalns 312 m.

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Latvia

This is a map of Latvia. The map illustrates the location of Riga and its proximity to Ventspils, Skrunda, Jelgava, and the Baltic Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Estonia / Russia / Lithuania

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