Latvia
Definition
Latvia is a country in Northern Europe, one of the three Baltic states. It is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and Belarus on the southeast.
Analogy
Think of Latvia as a student sitting in between his friends (Estonia and Lithuania) in class. On either side are other classmates (Russia and Belarus).
Related terms
Riga: The capital city of Latvia known for its rich history and architecture.
Baltic States: A geopolitical term used for grouping the three sovereign states in Northern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea - Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Latvian Language: The official state language of Latvia which belongs to the Baltic branch of Indo-European languages.
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