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Part of the Soviet Union until its independence in 1991, Latvia was all but overlooked by travellers until comparatively recently, but since opening its doors to the world, it has fast gained a reputation for being a country that is both picturesque and exciting for visitors, and having plenty to offer in terms of sight seeing and a great nightlife.
Latvia's capital city Riga, is well on its way to becoming one of the best destinations for a weekend break in Northern Europe, and in many circles, it is being described as the new Prague.
With a cost of living that is significantly lower than the rest of Europe, Riga is often viewed as a place to go to have a bargain weekend getting drunk in the many nightclubs and bars that populate much of the city, although more recently, the local tourism offices have increasingly using the rich cultural heritage of both the city and the country in order to promote Latvia as a place to visit for a romantic break with a loved one spending time sightseeing and exploring the beautiful old town.
Throughout most of the year, you can get cheap deals on flights and packaged holidays to Riga, and it is an ideal place to visit in order to get a real feel for the country as it grapples with the struggle to keep its identity in the face of its modernisation and inclusion in the greater Europe.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Republic of Latvia
Capital: Riga
Area: 64,589 Sq KM
Population: 2.34 million
Language: Russian, Latvian
Flight Time: 2.5 Hours from London
Currency: Lat
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