Population: 2.3 million (UN, 2005)
Capital: Riga
Area: 64,589 sq km (24,938 sq miles)
Major languages: Latvian, Russian
Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 66 years (men), 77 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 lats = 100 santims
Main exports: Timber and wood products, fish and fish products
GNI per capita: US $5,460 (World Bank, 2005)
Deaths:13,8/1000 (year)
Internet domain: .lv
International dialling code: + 371
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