Latvia

[lat-vee-uh, laht-]

noun

1. a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic, S of Estonia, an independent state 1918–40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940; regained independence 1991. 25,395 sq. mi. (63,700 sq. km). Riga.

Latvia

/ ˈlætvɪə /

noun

1. a republic in NE Europe, on the Gulf of Riga and the Baltic Sea: ruled by Poland, Sweden, and Russia since the 13th century, Latvia was independent from 1919 until 1940 and was a Soviet republic (1940–91), gaining its independence after conflict with Soviet forces; it joined the EU in 2004. Latvia is mostly forested. Official language: Latvian. Religion: nonreligious, Christian. Currency: lats. Capital: Riga. Pop: 2 178 443 (2013 est). Area: 63 700 sq km (25 590 sq miles)

Latvia

1. Republic on the Baltic Sea, bordered by Estonia to the north, Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast, and Lithuania to the south. Its capital and largest city is Riga.

Nationalist sentiments brewing since the mid-nineteenth century erupted at the time of the Russian Revolution; after the collapse of Russia and Germany in World War I, Latvia was able to proclaim its independence. After twenty years of political instability, however, Latvia was forcibly integrated into the Soviet Union in 1940, along with Estonia and Lithuania. The collapse of the Soviet Union enabled Latvians to reassert their national identity, and they declared their country independent in August 1991.

Example Sentences

Bellingham was left out of England's October squad to face Wales and Latvia in October, before returning for this month's qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

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Rogers excelled in the number 10 role while deputising for Bellingham during England's wins over Wales and Latvia in October.

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Hefty investments in new forest land in Latvia to secure further wood supply for its products as well as the acquisition of retail stores in the Baltics also increased costs in the period.

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Manchester City playmaker Foden had not been selected in the past three England squads, with his last international appearance in March against Latvia.

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The Pentagon "congratulated Spain" for "contributing to the reinforcement of the Atlantic Alliance" and its more than 700 troops in Latvia, she added at a security forum in Madrid.

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