Latvia Travel Guide
Did you know?
The surface area of Latvia is 24.9 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 124 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Riga (LV) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4396 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Latvia
| Miles | Riga | Jūrmala | Liepāja | Daugavpils | Jelgava | Gauja National Park | Ventspils | Bauska |
| Riga | - | 12 | 121 | 118 | 25 | 45 | 100 | 38 |
| Jūrmala | 12 | - | 110 | 129 | 22 | 55 | 89 | 42 |
| Liepāja | 121 | 110 | - | 216 | 104 | 165 | 64 | 121 |
| Daugavpils | 118 | 129 | 216 | - | 120 | 111 | 216 | 97 |
| Jelgava | 25 | 22 | 104 | 120 | - | 69 | 96 | 24 |
| Gauja National Park | 45 | 55 | 165 | 111 | 69 | - | 133 | 71 |
| Ventspils | 100 | 89 | 64 | 216 | 96 | 133 | - | 120 |
| Bauska | 38 | 42 | 121 | 97 | 24 | 71 | 120 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Latvia
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Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
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Vaccinations
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You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Latvia.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Latvia for tourism
A visa is not required.
- Allowed stay: 180 days
- 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- A bilateral agreement pre-dating the Schengen area allows an additional 90 days of stay in Latvia regardless of days spent in other Schengen countries.
Electricity
230V (50 Hz)
In Latvia the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.
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Type C
Type FFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 123 / 231 Ranking | 1 886 198 Latvian 61.1%, Russian 26.2%, Belarusian 3.5%, Ukrainian 2.3%, Polish 2.2%, Lithuanian 1.3% |
Area | 124 / 232 Ranking | 24.9 thous. mi² |
Life expectancy | 119 / 221 Ranking | 74.5 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 69.5women 78.5 |
Median age | 119 / 222 Ranking | 41.4 Average age of population expressed in years.men 38.4women 44.3 |
Population growth | 118 / 224 Ranking | -0.62% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 112 / 210 Ranking | 99.8% Ability to read, write and count.men 99.8%women 99.8% |
GDP | 106 / 194 Ranking | 32 212 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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