Latvia
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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 0.67 euros.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New 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

Latvia News:
'Latvia brawl' pair face retrial
Two Derby men cleared of attacking a police officer on a stag holiday in Latvia could have to face a new trial.
Doubts over Latvia 'meteor crash'
Scientists suspect a large crater found in a field in northern Latvia was not caused by a meteorite.

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