What Are People From Latvia Called?

Name: Latvia
Address: Northern Europe, Latvia

Northern Europe, Latvia

Latvia

People from Latvia are called:

People from Latvia are called Latvian.

Demonym:

Latvian

Pronunciation:

/ˈlætviən/

About Latvia

Capital city: Riga.
EU member since 2004, Euro area member since 2014.
Baltic state known for Art Nouveau architecture and folk traditions.
Dense forests cover over half of the country's territory.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,830,211 (2024 est.)
Country:: Latvia
Region:: Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the ancient Latvian tribe called the Latgalians, meaning 'the cleared land'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Estonia

north of Latvia

People are called:

Estonian

Lithuania

south of Latvia

People are called:

Lithuanian

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,830,211 (2024 est.)
Country:: Latvia
Region:: Northern Europe

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