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Latvia for kids

Latvia is a country where people speak Latvian. Its capital city is Riga. To greet a friend, kids there say “Sveiki”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Latvia
🏛️ Capital city: Riga
🗣️ Language: Latvian
👋 How to say hello: Sveiki
🍽️ A favorite food: Gray peas with bacon
🎉 A big celebration: Jāņi, Midsummer festival
🐾 An animal to spot: Two spot ladybird
📍 A famous landmark: Riga Old Town

Fun fact about Latvia

About half of Latvia is covered in green forests.

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