1. Latvia Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide Includes facts and figures, culture, history, and tourist information. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/latvia/culture.htm

@import "/worldguide/css/dmStyle.css"; @import "/worldguide/css/dmStyle_structure.css"; @import "/worldguide/css/dmStyle_theme.css"; worldguide shop thorn tree forum travel services ... travel links Explore Latvia Latvia Architecture from shortbread to deco - and the cities are sweet and stylish. View Map Click here Feature Attraction Aglona Basilica Aglona Basilica is Latvia's most important pilgrimage site and the leading Roman Catholic shrine... more > WORLDGUIDE Introduction See Image Gallery Transport Money Essential Info RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links At a Glance Fast Facts Latvia is the small, flat and largely boggy meat in the sandwich between its Baltic neighbours. It packs a lot in though: start with RÄ«ga, its vibrant coastal capital, and move on to photogenic castles, music festivals and scenic river valleys. Travel Services Flights Hostels Hotels ... Travel Insurance lonely planet 2005 about us privacy contact us worldguide ... travel links

2. Brief History Of Latvia Brief history of the Republic of Latvia and other information on Latvia. The Latvian Institute. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

3. Latvia Culture Lonely Planet World Guide Latvia. Culture. Few Latvian artistic figures or works are internationally known. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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6. MapZones.com : Latvia Culture Information of Country s culture, tradition, social life, group, newspaper, musium, books, novels. http://www.mapzones.com/world/europe/latvia/cultureindex.php

fiSearchFormMaxSetId='AX006201'; Country Info Latvia Introduction Latvia General Data Latvia Maps Latvia Culture ... Latvia Time and Date Latvia Education Back to Top Latvia was one of the most urbanized republics of the former Soviet Union, reaching an urbanization rate of 71 % in 1990. consequently, the rate of urbanization decreased and was around to be 69.5 % in 1992. Part of the reason for the decline no doubt can be found in the out-migration of non-Latvians to other republics. It seems probable, as well, that a slight shift back to rural areas occurred as a result of the start-up of some 50,000 private farms. One of the innovations introduced with freedom was the reestablishment of schools or programs for other ethnic groups. Before the Soviet occupation in 1940, Latvia had more than 300 state-supported schools offering instruction for different ethnic groups: 144 Russian, 60 Jewish, 16 Polish, 13 Lithuanian, 4 Estonian,1 Belorussian, and 85 with several languages of instruction. All of these except the Russian schools were closed after 1945.After 1990 various ethnic groups were offered the opportunity of again maintaining schools in their own language of instruction, and by the 1993-94 school year some 210 schools were in operation: more than 200 Russian, 4 Polish, 1 Estonian, 1 Lithuanian, 1 Ukrainian, and 1 Jewish. Latvia had the first Jewish secondary school in the entire Soviet Union. It should be famous that most of the non-Latvian groups had largely assimilated with the Russians, and many of their members did not speak their native tongue.

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8. Latvia And Latvian Heritage, Perspectives, Pictures And Reference Latvia and the Latvians Culture, heritage, personal perspectives, and reference http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. Latvia Culture latvia culture Please submit information or URL about latvia culture. http://www.hobotraveler.com/cu_latviaculture.php

Web Hobotraveler.com Latvia Culture Latvia Culture What is Culture? Describe the culture or explain the culture of this country or submit links to pages. Opinions, comments, ideas about the culture of this country. Thank you, Andy a HoboTraveler.com Click Here to Add a New Travel Link or Comment Add a New Travel Link or Comment To Add a Travel Link to this Hobotraveler.Com page fill out the form below and click submit. GOT a Travel Tip or something to say about a topic? Adding a comment is easy! Just, fill out the Name, E-mail, Title, Location, Comments fields and click 'Add Comment'. * indicates required fields needed for posting a comment Name: E-Mail Address: Site Title/Title: Webpage: City: State/Province: Country: Comments: If you would like to receive the credit for referring another travel site as a great resource for budget travelers please fill in these two fields. Referred By: Referred By's Website: By submitting to HoboTraveler.com, you agree to the HoboTraveler.com Terms of Service Acadia Culture Afghanistan Culture Albania Culture ... Zimbabwe Culture Subscribe to Free Travel Newsletter! FREE weekly TRAVEL NEWSLETTER Top Travel Sites 2004 TRAVEL INSURANCE INSUREANDGO.COM

10. LKA Latvijas Kult Ras Akadimija Izr uu s kums plkst. 1900. Las t vair k Copyright S Latvian Academy of Culture. All rights reserved. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Culture A brief history of Latvia and links to useful sites on Latvia's culture art, music, science, national symbols, etc. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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13. Latvia History & Latvia Culture | IExplore The largest of the three Baltic Republics, Latvia has, like Estonia to the The suppression of Latvian language and culture during the Soviet era has http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/Latvia/History

FORBES' #1 ADVENTURE TRAVEL SITE 5 YEARS IN A ROW TIME MAGAZINE TOP 50 Keyword Search: Home Trip Finder Travel Guides Community ... My iExplore advertisement Home Travel Guides Europe Latvia History E-mail this page Latvia Travel Guide View Trips to Latvia Browse Latvia Photos Read Latvia Journals Latvia Questions and Answers Find a Latvia Travel Buddy Europe Overview Overview Tours Where to Go Activities ... Shopping Latvia History Sponsored Listings Add your listing adsonar_pid=3019;adsonar_ps=370666;adsonar_zw=540;adsonar_zh=220;adsonar_jv='ads.adsonar.com'; The largest of the three Baltic Republics, Latvia has, like Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south, been an important trading center and strategic pawn in the Baltic region. The various Latvian tribes were self-governing until the end of the 13th century when the territory was conquered by the German Teutonic Knights. Latvia was then subject to sporadic invasions by the Poles and the Swedes until the 18th century when Russia, under Peter the Great, emerged as a major European power. By 1795, the entire Latvian territory was under Russian control. The Bolshevik revolution of 1917 heralded the end of Russian suzerainty: this was decided at the 1918 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk under which Russia was obliged to cede its Baltic territories. Campaigning for democracy and independence began in earnest in October 1988 with the formation of the Popular Front of Latvia (LTF). In contrast with neighboring Estonia, the Latvian Communist Party adopted an anti-reform stance and called for the establishment of presidential rule (by decree). At elections to the Supreme Soviet in March 1990, the Popular Front of Latvia won a convincing victory. The new Latvian Supreme Soviet thereupon adopted a series of resolutions to prepare the transition to full independence. The new state was quickly recognized internationally and re-admitted to the UN.

14. Latvia Culture, Latvia latvia culture Resources. Latvia (05/05). Until the 1860s, there still was little sense of a Latvian national identity, as both serfdom and institutional http://creekin.net/k13429-n102-latvia-culture-latvia.html

Creekin.net World Travel Information Source Countries About Us Contact Latvia Culture Latvia Principal Locations Aloja Ape Bauska Cēsis ... Viļāni Resources Email Latvia Bush Latvia President Latvia Tourism Ambassador In Latvia Russia ... Visa Latvia Latvia Culture Latvia Bride Latvia Holidays Latvia Weather Latvia Picture ... Bush In Latvia Latvia Culture Latvia (05/05) Until the 1860s, there still was little sense of a Latvian national identity, as both serfdom and institutional controls to migration and social mobility limited the boundaries of the peasants' intellectual and social geography. The large baronic estates caused a lack of available farmland for an increasing population, creating a large landless, urban class comprising about 60% of the population. Also in the face of stricter Russification policies, the Baltic German clergy and literati began to take a more benevolent interest in the distinctive language and culture of the Latvian peasantry. These patronswith such Lettish names as Alunans, Barons, Krastins, Kronvalds, Tomsons, and Valdemarssoon formed the Young Latvian Movement, whose aim was to promote the indigenous language and to publicize and counteract the socioeconomic oppression of Latvians. ... [ Read More 11/28/00: White Conference on Culture and Diplomacy White House Conference on Culture and Diplomacy ...

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Creekin.net World Travel Information Source Countries About Us Contact Latvia Culture Sigulda Latvia Principal Locations Aloja Ape Bauska Cēsis ... Viļāni Resources Latvia Culture Latvia Flag Riga Latvia Hotel Liepaja Latvia Religion In Latvia ... Latvia Flag Latvia Culture Latvia Culture Latvia (05/05) Until the 1860s, there still was little sense of a Latvian national identity, as both serfdom and institutional controls to migration and social mobility limited the boundaries of the peasants' intellectual and social geography. The large baronic estates caused a lack of available farmland for an increasing population, creating a large landless, urban class comprising about 60% of the population. Also in the face of stricter Russification policies, the Baltic German clergy and literati began to take a more benevolent interest in the distinctive language and culture of the Latvian peasantry. These patronswith such Lettish names as Alunans, Barons, Krastins, Kronvalds, Tomsons, and Valdemarssoon formed the Young Latvian Movement, whose aim was to promote the indigenous language and to publicize and counteract the socioeconomic oppression of Latvians. ... [ Read More 11/28/00: White Conference on Culture and Diplomacy White House Conference on Culture and Diplomacy ...

16. Latvia Vacation Guide: Romantic Latvia Cruises, Latvia Honeymoons, Getaways, Spa latvia culture. Population 2404926 (July 2000 est.) Age structure 014 years 17% (male 212483; female 203417) 15-64 years 68% (male 777289; http://www.travelwizard.com/europe/Latvia1196_Culture.html

Other Places in Europe Albania Andorra Austria Vacations ... Wales Vacations Luxury Cruise Guides Luxury Cruises World Luxury Cruises European River Cruises Europe Cruises ... Travel Agent Career Opportunities Latvia: Culture Population: 2,404,926 (July 2000 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 17% (male 212,483; female 203,417) 15-64 years: 68% (male 777,289; female 849,967) 65 years and over: 15% (male 116,575; female 245,195) (2000 est.) Population growth rate: -0.84% (2000 est.) Birth rate: 7.8 births/1,000 population (2000 est.) Death rate: 14.88 deaths/1,000 population (2000 est.) Net migration rate: -1.32 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2000 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.04 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.91 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.48 male(s)/female total population: 0.85 male(s)/female (2000 est.) Infant mortality rate: 15.71 deaths/1,000 live births (2000 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 68.41 years male: 62.48 years female: 74.62 years (2000 est.) Total fertility rate: 1.13 children born/woman (2000 est.) Nationality: noun: Latvian(s) adjective: Latvian Ethnic groups: Latvian 56.5%, Russian 30.4%, Byelorussian 4.3%, Ukrainian 2.8%, Polish 2.6%, other 3.4%

17. Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Of Latvia: Culture Events In Latvia 2005 September, Latvia, European Culture Heritage Days in Latvia 100 Best Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia. K. Valdemara 11a, Riga, LV 1010 http://www.am.gov.lv/en/latvia/culture-events/

About Latvia Domestic News History of Latvia (1939-1991) Macroeconomic Development ... Latvia: Facts Culture Events in Latvia 2005 print version email this link JANUARY FEBRUARY ... DECEMBER January-December Hans Christian Andersen Year Tel. 6320977 E-mail: geidmane@yahoo.com www.dki.lv January-December International Festival of Musical Traditions Riga Music Tel. 9535635, 9938123 E-mail: rigamusic@rigamusic.lv www.rigamusic.lv January-December The Year of Latvian National Symphonic Music Tel. 9412214, 7224850, Fax 7224997 E-mail: secretary@lnso.lv www.music.lv/Orchestra JANUARY 7 - 9 January, Daugavpils th International Sacred Music Festival Silver Bells Tel. 54 04377, 9538278 E-mail: kultura@daugavpils.lv 13 January, Riga Scientific Conference A Century after the Year 1905 Tel. 7555180, Fax 7554034 E-mail: rakstnieki@apollo.lv 15 - 28 January, Riga, Kuldiga, Jelgava th Festival of Latvian Blues Riga Pelican Blues Tel. 9535635, 9938123 E-mail: rigamusic@rigamusic.lv www.rigamusic.lv www.blues.lv 15 -16 January, Cesis th anniversary of the National Minorities' Children and Youth Festival Golden Yarn Ball Tel. 9259695

18. Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Of Latvia: Culture Latvia s cultural life bristles with the old and the new, In Latvia today local, European and global cultural influences continue to bring new surprises http://www.am.gov.lv/en/latvia/about/culture/

About Latvia Symbols Landscape Nature ... About Latvia A series of posters about Latvia prepared by the Latvian Institute in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and the Latvian Tourism Development Agency. Latvia's cultural life bristles with the old and the new, the traditional and modern, the classical and the avante garde. Latvians idolize their artists, composers, writers and performers, and regularly fill stadiums, concert halls and theatres to enjoy a wide variety of cultural events. In Latvia today local, European and global cultural influences continue to bring new surprises - from the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest to the hundred year old tradition of the massive Latvian Song and Dance festivals. All the information materials prepared by the Latvian Institute in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be freely distributed, cited, transmitted and used for informative purposes in the representation and educational events devoted to Latvia. Reference to the Latvian Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is obligatory. All the information materials of the Latvian Institute, including texts and pictures of any kind put on the Foreign Ministry's web site must not be copied to other data carriers or Internet resources. It is allowed to print the materials of the Latvian Institute directly from the web site, provided their original format and contents is preserved.

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20. Latvian Embassy In China - Latvia Culture And History LATVIA IN DETAIL. About Latvia National Symbols Culture History Throughout history, Latvia has always attracted attention to its strategic http://www.latvianembassy.org.cn/en/culture.htm

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