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LATVIA
Official Name Republic of Latvia
Population 2 370 000
Area 64 589 km2
Capital Riga
Languages Latvian
Religions Lutheran, 66%; Roman Catholic, 33%
Highest point Gaizinkalns, 312 m
National Day 18 November

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