What is the Capital of Latvia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Latvia is Riga. Latvia is located in Northern Europe, Europe, with a population of 1,829,000. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Latvian.
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Riga at a glance
| Capital city | Riga |
|---|---|
| Country | Latvia (Republic of Latvia) |
| Region | Northern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 1,829,000 (147th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +371 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Latvia
- Minsk, capital of Belarus
- Tallinn, capital of Estonia
- Vilnius, capital of Lithuania
- Moscow, capital of Russia
Latvia in context
- Latvia covers 64,559 km², making it the 122nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 28 people per km² ranks 155th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Russia.
- With 1,829,000 people, Latvia holds about 1.7% of the population of Northern Europe.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Latvia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Latvia — FAQ
What is the capital of Latvia?
The capital of Latvia is Riga.
Is Riga the largest city in Latvia?
Yes — Riga is both the capital and the largest city of Latvia.
What country is Riga in?
Riga is the capital city of Latvia.
What continent is Riga in?
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is located in Europe.
Is Riga the capital of Latvia?
Yes — Riga is the capital of Latvia (official name: Republic of Latvia).
Riga is the capital of which country?
Riga is the capital of Latvia, in Northern Europe.
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