Population: 2,217,969 (2010)
Area: 64,589 km²
Capital: Riga
Finland recognised Latvia de facto on 23.9.1919 and de jure on 26.1.1921
Latvia annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940
Diplomatic relations established on 29.8.1991
Independence Day on 18 November
Embassy of Latvia in Helsinki:
Armfeltintie 10, 00150 Helsinki
Tel. +358-9-476 472 44
Fax: +358-9-476 472 88
E-mail: embassy.finland@mfa.gov.lv
Web site: www.mfa.gov.lv/fi/helsinki/
Finnish representation in Latvia:
Riga (Embassy)
Time difference: +/- 0 h
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Updated 6/10/2010