| The Republic of Latvia is a country in Northern | | | | St Peters Church. |
| Europe. Latvia has land borders with its two fellow | | | | The Powder Tower the only tower that remains |
| Baltic States Estonia to the north and Lithuania to | | | | from the original city walls. The Latvian Museum |
| the south and Russia and Belarus to the east. In | | | | of War is located inside. |
| the west Latvia shares a maritime border with | | | | Wooden architecture open air museum. The |
| Sweden. The capital of Latvia, Riga is the largest | | | | Occupation Museum of Latvia, which documents |
| city in the Baltic States. | | | | the seizure and occupation of Latvia by different |
| Riga is the capital of the Republic of Latvia and | | | | forces from 1940 to 1991. Art Nouveau |
| the geographical centre of the Baltic States. The | | | | architecture on Central Riga streets such as |
| cities cross roads location between Western | | | | Alberta and Elizabetes. |
| Europe and huge Eastern markets has always | | | | Riga Radio and TV Tower, the third highest tower |
| been and still is one of Rigas attractions for | | | | in Europe. |
| business activities. The name of Riga is known | | | | Riga Zoo and Forest Park with a Ferris wheel. |
| across Europe. | | | | Domina Shopping Centre the largest shopping |
| Riga is not only the backbone of Latvias economy | | | | centre in the Baltic States located in the North |
| but also the largest centre of education and | | | | West side of Purvciems. |
| science. This is confirmed by a large number of | | | | Riga Circus the only stationary circus in the Baltic |
| cultural events, international exhibitions, scientific | | | | States |
| conferences and seminars that every year takes | | | | The city is divided by the River Daugava and |
| place in Riga. | | | | features a beautifully preserved historic old town |
| The Doma Cathedral considered the largest | | | | along the banks of the river. |
| church in the Baltic States. Built in the 13th | | | | Located on eastern shore of the Baltic Sea Latvia |
| century, it was modified several times in its | | | | lies in East European Plain. It consists of fertile, low |
| history. It has a magnificent organ that dates | | | | lying plains, largely covered by forest, mostly |
| from 1844. | | | | pines and the highest point being the Gaizinkalns at |
| Riga Castle which houses the Museum of Latvian | | | | 3116m. |
| History and the Museum of Foreign Art. | | | | Common species of wildlife in Latvia include deer, |
| St Peters Church, with its 123 m high tower. St. | | | | wild boar, fox, beaver and wolves. |
| Johns Church, a small 13th century chapel, behind | | | | |