Overview
Latvia is a country in Europe, with its capital at Riga.
Key facts
| Country | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Currency | EUR |
About the country
Latvia is a country in Europe.
The capital city is Riga.
Practical information
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is Latvian.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Latvia by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Latvia
Among the places worth a look in Latvia are Riga, Jūrmala, Ventspils, Jelgava, Mārupe, Liepāja, Salaspils, Ogre, Tukums and Valmiera — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Latvia usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Latvia
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Getting around Latvia
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.