Latvia: capital, population, borders and facts
Latvia is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Riga. Roughly 2 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Latvia shares a land border with 4 countries: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania and Russia.
| Capital city | Riga |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 2 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Latvia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Latvia?
The capital of Latvia is Riga.
What is the population of Latvia?
Latvia has roughly 2 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Latvia?
Latvia borders Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania and Russia.
Is Latvia landlocked?
No, Latvia is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Latvia
In Latvia, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Latvia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Latvia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Latvia is Riga. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Latvia has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 2 million people, Latvia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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