Latvia
Republic of Latvia
- Capital: Riga
- Northern Europe
- 4 neighbours in Travle
Latvia overview
Latvia is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Riga. The World Bank counts about 1.8 million people for 2025 on 64,590 km² of surface area.
In the Travle map, Latvia has 4 neighbours: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania and Russia. From there, 125 countries can be reached by land.
Population, density and language
The World Bank counts 1,847,785 people in Latvia for 2025, which is 148th of 170 by population. Spread over 64,590 km² of surface area (2024), that is about 29 people per km², 128th of 169 by density.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (SP.POP.TOTL), data updated 2026-10-08; checked 2026-10-19.Rankings compare the entries in Travle's country list that have World Bank data (170 with population, 169 with surface area). Some list entries are territories, so a rank here is not a rank among sovereign states.
| Language | Share (est.) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Latvian | 61% | official |
| English | 46% | — |
| Russian | 38% | — |
| Latgalian | 8.9% | — |
CLDR shares are estimates of people who use each language, so they can add up to more than 100%.
How big is Latvia, really?
With 64,590 km² (2024, land plus inland water), Latvia is 125th of 169 by surface area and covers 0.05% of the combined area of those entries.
In that ordering, Lithuania (65,290 km²) is just larger; Togo (56,785 km²) just smaller.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), data updated 2026-10-08; checked 2026-10-19.Latvia at a glance
- Capital
- Riga
- Region
- Northern Europe, Europe
- Population
- 1,847,785 (2025)
- Surface area
- 64,590 km² (2024)
- Density
- 29 people per km²
- Official languages
- Latvian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Calling code
- +371
- Internet domain
- .lv
- Land neighbours
- 4 (Natural Earth) · 4 (Travle)
Each figure is sourced in its own section below. "Not available" means no source used on this page has the figure.
Latvia within Northern Europe
Natural Earth places Latvia in Northern Europe (UN subregion). Of the 10 entries from Travle's country list in that subregion, Latvia is 8th by population and 8th by surface area, with 1.7% of the combined population of those entries.
| Country | Population (2025) | Area km² (2024) |
|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom | 69,487,000 | 243,610 |
 Sweden | 10,596,620 | 528,860 |
 Denmark | 6,009,169 | 42,920 |
 Finland | 5,646,436 | 338,485 |
 Norway | 5,610,870 | 624,500 |
 Ireland | 5,484,367 | 70,280 |
 Lithuania | 2,888,774 | 65,290 |
| Latvia | 1,847,785 | 64,590 |
 Estonia | 1,366,475 | 45,340 |
 Iceland | 392,404 | 103,000 |
Sources: World Bank WDI (SP.POP.TOTL, AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), data updated 2026-10-08; subregion from Natural Earth 1:110m. A dash means the World Bank has no figure.
Location, borders and position
Latvia is in Northern Europe, Europe. Its outline in Natural Earth lies in the northern hemisphere and the eastern hemisphere. Its capital, Riga, is at about 57.0° N and 24.1° E.
On land, Natural Earth's boundary data gives Latvia 4 neighbours; the Travle game map gives it 4.
Sources: Natural Earth 1:110m (outline and capital) and 1:10m boundary lines (neighbours), public domain.
Where Latvia is on the map
Countries bordering Latvia
Natural Earth's boundary data and the Travle map agree on these 4 land neighbours.
| Country | Direction | Land boundary in Natural Earth | Border in Travle |
|---|---|---|---|
 Belarus | south-east | Yes | Yes |
| Estonia | north | Yes | Yes |
| Lithuania | south | Yes | Yes |
 Russia | east | Yes | Yes |
Geographic column: Natural Earth 1:10m Admin-0 boundary lines (land) 5.1.0 (public domain), checked 2026-10-19; Natural Earth shows de facto boundaries and does not settle disputes. Travle column: the game's own border map.
Money and language in Latvia
Currency
- Euro: code EUR, numeric 978. ISO 4217 lists it for 37 entries in total, so it is shared with 36 others.
Official languages
- Latvian: official only here, according to CLDR.
CLDR is a technical reference, not a legal text. Laws and constitutions can describe languages differently.
Currency, domain and dialling code
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Source: Unicode CLDR release-48-2 currencyData (region LV); code, name and number from ISO 4217 list one (SIX), published 2026-09-17; checked 2026-10-19. - Internet domain
- .lv
Source: IANA Root Zone Database; checked 2026-10-19. - International dialling code
- +371
Source: ITU, List of ITU-T Recommendation E.164 assigned country codes (position on 15 December 2016); checked 2026-10-19. - Time
- UTC+02:00 in January, UTC+03:00 in July (2026)
IANA zones: Europe/Riga
Source: IANA Time Zone Database 2026e (zone.tab); UTC offsets computed for 15 Jan and 15 Jul 2026 with Node.js ICU tz 2026a; checked 2026-10-19.
Latvia codes and abbreviations
| Standard | Code |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 | LV |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | LVA |
| ISO 3166-1 numeric | 428 |
| ISO 4217 currency (Euro) | EUR · 978 |
| Country-code top-level domain | .lv |
| ITU-T E.164 country code | +371 |
Sources: Natural Earth (ISO 3166-1), ISO 4217 list one (SIX), IANA Root Zone Database, ITU E.164 list; linked with dates in the sections above.
Fun facts about Latvia
- The longest Travle trip from Latvia takes 13 steps, to Lesotho.
- The Euro is listed for 37 entries in ISO 4217.
- UNESCO lists 3 World Heritage properties in Latvia; the earliest inscription dates from 1997.
Each fact is calculated from the sources cited on this page.
How far can you travel from Latvia in Travle?
Starting from Latvia and moving one border at a time, this is how many countries in the game's map you reach at each step. Countries that need a sea crossing never appear, because the game only follows land borders.
| Steps | Countries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | |
| 2 | 10 | |
| 3 | 23 | |
| 4 | 17 | |
| 5 | 12 | |
| 6 | 10 | |
| 7 | 6 | |
| 8 | 9 | |
| 9 | 13 | |
| 10 | 13 | |
| 11 | 5 | |
| 12 | 2 | |
| 13 | 1 |
In total 125 of the 171 other countries in the map can be reached by land. The longest trips take 13 steps and end in Lesotho. The other 46 cannot be reached without crossing the sea (18 in North America, 13 in South America, 6 in Oceania, 5 in Asia, 3 in Europe, 1 in Africa).
Nearby routes from Latvia
Shortest land routes in the game's map to the countries up to 3 steps away. There can be several routes of the same length; this list shows one. The section above shows how many countries are reachable in total.
- Belarus: 1 step (Latvia → Belarus)
- Estonia: 1 step (Latvia → Estonia)
- Lithuania: 1 step (Latvia → Lithuania)
- Russia: 1 step (Latvia → Russia)
Azerbaijan: 2 steps (Latvia → Russia → Azerbaijan)
China: 2 steps (Latvia → Russia → China)- Finland: 2 steps (Latvia → Russia → Finland)
Georgia: 2 steps (Latvia → Russia → Georgia)
Kazakhstan: 2 steps (Latvia → Russia → Kazakhstan)
Mongolia: 2 steps (Latvia → Russia → Mongolia)
North Korea: 2 steps (Latvia → Russia → North Korea)- Norway: 2 steps (Latvia → Russia → Norway)
Poland: 2 steps (Latvia → Belarus → Poland)
Ukraine: 2 steps (Latvia → Belarus → Ukraine)
Afghanistan: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → Afghanistan)
Armenia: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → Azerbaijan → Armenia)
Bhutan: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → Bhutan)
Czechia: 3 steps (Latvia → Belarus → Poland → Czechia)
Germany: 3 steps (Latvia → Belarus → Poland → Germany)
Hungary: 3 steps (Latvia → Belarus → Ukraine → Hungary)
India: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → India)
Iran: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → Azerbaijan → Iran)
Kyrgyzstan: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → Kyrgyzstan)
Laos: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → Laos)
Moldova: 3 steps (Latvia → Belarus → Ukraine → Moldova)
Myanmar: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → Myanmar)
Nepal: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → Nepal)
Pakistan: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → Pakistan)
Romania: 3 steps (Latvia → Belarus → Ukraine → Romania)
Slovakia: 3 steps (Latvia → Belarus → Poland → Slovakia)
South Korea: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → North Korea → South Korea)- Sweden: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → Finland → Sweden)
Tajikistan: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → Tajikistan)
Turkey: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → Azerbaijan → Turkey)
Turkmenistan: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → Kazakhstan → Turkmenistan)
Uzbekistan: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → Kazakhstan → Uzbekistan)
Vietnam: 3 steps (Latvia → Russia → China → Vietnam)
World Heritage in Latvia
UNESCO lists 3 World Heritage properties in Latvia. The first, inscribed in 1997, was Historic Centre of Riga.
- Historic Centre of Riga (cultural, inscribed 1997)
- Struve Geodetic Arc (cultural, inscribed 2005, shared with other countries)
- Old town of Kuldīga (cultural, inscribed 2023)
Source: UNESCO World Heritage List (XML feed); checked 2026-10-19. Names as listed by UNESCO; descriptions on this page are our own.
Latvia — frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Latvia?
Riga.
Which countries border Latvia?
On land, Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania and Russia, according to Natural Earth's boundary data. The Travle map uses the same neighbours.
What currency and language does Latvia use?
The currency is the Euro (EUR). Unicode CLDR gives Latvian official status.
How far can you travel from Latvia in Travle?
Following land borders only, 125 countries are reachable. The farthest need 13 steps: Lesotho.
How many people live in Latvia?
The World Bank counts 1,847,785 people for 2025.
How big is Latvia?
64,590 km² of surface area (2024), according to the World Bank.
What is the dialling code and internet domain of Latvia?
The international dialling code is +371 and the country-code domain is .lv.
What time zone does Latvia use?
UTC+02:00 in January, UTC+03:00 in July (2026).
Keep exploring
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