The Republic of Latvia is situated in north-eastern Europe. Latvia's territory of 64,000 sq. Climate Owing to the influence of marine factors, the climate is relatively temperate but with considerable temperature variations.
Summer is warm and relatively mild weather patterns exist in spring and autumn.
Winter, which lasts from November to mid-March can be very cold. Latvia's laws guarantee equal rights for all ethnic groups, regardless of their citizenship. Latvia's population is made up of several ethnic groups. Other ethnic groups include Lithuanians, Jews, Gypsies, Estonians and Germans.