Latvia Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Latvia |
| Common Name | Latvia – /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ |
| Nationality | Latvian(s) – noun, Latvian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |
| Administrative Divisions | 36 municipalities and 7 state cities |
| Total Population | 1.8 million (#153) with 68.7% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Riga (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Latvian (official), Russian |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 91% of total population |
| Currency | Euros (EUR) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $62.0 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $33,000 (#71) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 64,589 sq km / 24,938 sq mi (#124) with 3.6% water area |
| Geographic Region | Europe – Northern Europe |
| Bordering Countries | Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Baltic Sea |
National Anthem: “Dievs, sveti Latviju!” (God Bless Latvia)