LATVIA Riga State Gymnasium Nr.3. About the Republic of Latvia One of the three Baltic States Capital city Riga 1’994’300 inhabitants Territory.

LATVIA

Riga State Gymnasium Nr.3

About the Republic of Latvia

One of the three Baltic States

Capital city Riga

1’994’300 inhabitants

Territory of 64’589 km2

Official language – Latvian

Currency – euro

Part of Europe

Latvian Song and Dance Festival

One of the largest amateur choral events in the world

30’000 performers altogether participate in the event

Important event in Latvian culture and social life

Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

Sports

NatureThe longest river – the

GaujaThe largest lake -

Lubans

National Cuisine

Consists of agricultural products

Influenced by the neighbouring countries

Generally quite fatty

Uses only few spices

Cuisine

Grey peas with meat Sauerkraut

Desserts

Rye bread pudding Fruit-juice jelly

Sweet and savoury pastries

Sklandrausis Meat pies

Beverages

Beer Black Balsam

Spices

Dill

Caraway seeds

Salt

Pepper

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