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The Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republika) is a country in Northern Europe. Latvia has land borders with its two fellow Baltic states — Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south — and Russia and Belarus to the east. In the west Latvia shares a maritime border with Sweden. The capital of Latvia, Riga (Latvian: Rīga), is the largest city in the Baltic States.

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The Constitution of Latvia(Latvian: Satversme) is the fundamental law of the Republic of Latvia. It was adopted by, as it states itself, the people of Latvia, in a freely elected Constitutional Assembly, on 15 February 1922and came into force on 7 November 1922. It was influenced by ideas of the Weimar Constitutionand Swiss Federal Constitution. Although the initial billconsisted of two parts, the second part, which regulated citizens' rights and obligations was voted down; a chapter on Fundamental human rights was added only by amendment in 1998. After the 1934 coup d'etata declaration was passed which assigned functions of the parliamentto the Cabinet of Ministersuntil a new constitution could be drafted, thereby partly suspending the constitution. A new constitution was never drafted and during World War IILatvia was anexed by the Soviet Union. In 1990 the parliament of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republicdeclared the anexation of Latvia illegal, as it was acted out ignoring the Constitution of Latvia and both the Constitution and Republic of Latvia still existed de jurethereby restoring independence of Latvia. The constitution, except for the articles 1, 2, 3 and 6 was suspended by the same declaration in order to be reviewed, the constitution was fully reinforced upon the first assembly of the 5th Saeimain 1993. The constitution establishes six bodies of government, it consists of 116 articles arranged in eight chapters. ...Archive/Nominations

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Wikipedia in Latvian

There is a Latvian versionof Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Latvia News

News from Latvia

4 February - Ģirts Valdis Kristovskis leaves TB/LNNK and announces the making of a new party with Sandra Kalniete.
31 January - the "New Era Party" is left by more than 20 members.
26 January - bobsledder Jānis Miņins, along with Daumants Dreiškens, Oskars Melbārdis and Intars Dambis wins his second straight World Cup race.

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During its first independence (1918-1939):

Latvia had the most women per men in Eastern and Western Europe? (1,139 per 1,000)

During its second independence:

By official data, more than 50,000 citizens emigrated since Latvia joined EU in 2004. However, recent polls (2006) suggest the actual number may be double that.

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Latvian Events

Holidays and observances in Latvia

14 June - Commemoration Day of Victims of Communist Terror
17 June - Occupation of the Republic of Latvia
22 June - Heroes’ Commemoration Day
23 June - Midsummer Eve
24 June - Midsummer

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Latvia Dates

1941 June 14 - People from Latvia deported to be resettled at various points throughout the USSR by Soviet Government
1940 June 17 - Day of occupation of Republic of Latvia
1919 June 22 - Joined forces of Latvia and Estonia wins battle at Cēsis during Latvian War of Independence

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Politics: Parliament of Latvia • President • Prime Minister • Constitution • Elections • Political parties

Geography: Climate • National parks • Rivers • Transport

Economy: Latvian lats • Banks

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Demographics: Language • Religion • Subdivisions

Culture: Architecture • Art • Cinema • Cuisine • Education • Literature • Music • Public holidays • Sport • Television

Symbols: Flag • Coat of arms • National anthem of Latvia

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