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            LATVIA
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Latvia, a Baltic state that
regained its independence in
1991 with the break-up of the
USSR, is sandwiched between
Estonia and Lithuania. The
chief agricultural occupations
are cattle and dairy farming,
and the main crops grown are
oats, barley, rye, potatoes
and flax. Latvia's population
is now 70% urban, and its
cities produce high-quality
textiles, machinery,
electrical appliances, paper,
chemicals, furniture and
foodstuffs. Latvia has
extensive deposits of peat and
gypsum.

Area (Sq. Km.): 63,700

Population: 2,587,000

Capital: Riga

Language:
Latvian

Religion:
Evangelical Lutheran

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Rouble

Embassy:
72 Queensborough Terrace
London
W2 3SP
0171-727-1698

Not a member of the CIS

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129