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Riga

Riga is the capital of Latvia and a starting point for trip planning. The available information identifies the city but does not detail its routes or places to visit.

Urban view of Riga, Latvia’s capital
Photo by Diego Delso Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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What makes it special

  • It is Latvia’s capital.
Riga
Photo by Diego Delso Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Riga
Photo by Jorge Franganillo from Barcelona, Spain Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
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Riga

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Urban view of Riga, Latvia’s capital

Latvia on the Map: Riga, Latvian and the Euro

A first compass for locating Latvia in Northern Europe and getting to know its capital, language and currency before you start planning.

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Profile updated: 24/09/2026