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Latvia - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area:

64,573 sq km (24,932 sq miles).

Population:

1.857 million (2025).

Population density:

30 per sq km.

Capital:

Riga.

Government:

Parliamentary Republic.

Head of state:

President Edgars Rinkēvičs since 2023.

Head of government:

Prime Minister Evika Silina since 2023.

Electricity:

230 volts AC, 50Hz.

Latvia uses Type C and Type F plugs:
• Type C: Two round pins.
• Type F: Two round pins with earth clips on the side.

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