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Latvia
Baltic Forests, Medieval Streets
Overview
A Baltic nation with Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, vast pine forests, and a growing tech sector, bridging Scandinavian efficiency with Eastern European charm.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Northern Europe
Land Area
64,559 km²
Capital
Riga
Languages
Latvian
Currencies
Euro (€)
At a Glance
70
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
48
Freedom
92
Security
69
Life Expectancy
73.2 yrs
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Urbanization
69%
Cost Index
53
Housing Index
27
Healthcare Access
51/100
Climate
Average Temperature
6.2°C
Average AQI
9
Most Temperate Cities
1 Liepāja 7.6°C
2 Karosta 7.6°C
3 Ventspils 7.4°C
4 Kuldīga 7.1°C
5 Jūrmala 7°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Ikšķile 5 AQI
2 Jelgava 5 AQI
3 Jūrmala 5 AQI
4 Ogre 5 AQI
5 Salaspils 5 AQI
Cities
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Salaspils Mārupe Tukums Cēsis Bolderaja Sigulda Daugavgrīva Kuldīga Bauska Saldus Olaine Talsi Dobele Karosta Ludza Krāslava Līvāni Baloži Gulbene Aizkraukle Krustpils Madona Limbaži Alūksne Ulbroka Lielvārde Preiļi Balvi Iecava Carnikava Smiltene Ķekava Valka Ozolnieki Mežaparks Piņķi Aizpute Baldone Grobiņa Kandava Vangaži Saulkrasti Brocēni Pļaviņas Viļāni Rūjiena Salacgrīva Koknese Skrīveri Jaunciems Inčukalns Auce Priekuļi Garkalne Roja Ķegums Ilūkste Vecumnieki Priekule Mālpils Dagda Skrunda Ropaži Jaunjelgava Ērgļi Varakļāni Vaiņode Stende Dundaga Viesīte Engure Lubāna Sabile Zilupe Rauna Cesvaine Valdemārpils Viļaka Seda Mazsalaca Aloja Jumprava Līgatne Nīca Nereta Strenči Aknīste Kocēni Pāvilosta Piltene Jaunpils Aglona Ape Staicele Riebiņi Pilsrundāle Alsunga Ainaži Naukšēni Smārde Rucava Rugāji Vecpiebalga Baltinava Mūrmuiža Lieģi Stalbe Tērvete Zelmeņi Tīreļi Jaunaglona Cibla Vecvārkava
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 53
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 27
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 19.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 67/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 17/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 155 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 39
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 2.27% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 164 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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