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After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status of the Russian minority (some 30% of the population) remains of concern to Moscow. Latvia continues to revamp its economy for eventual integration into various Western European political and economic institutions.
Country name: conventional long form: Republic of Latvia
conventional short form: Latvia
local short form: Latvija
former: Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic
local long form: Latvijas Republika
Capital: Riga
Languages: Latvian (official), Lithuanian, Russian, other
Religions: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox
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Information Links for Latvia including accommodation, things to do, places to see and how to get to Latvia. Also: History of Latvia - A Brief Synopsis, The Latvian Institute - Facts about Latvia, video "Welcome to my Country", CIA Latvia Country Information, guide books and videos.
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