Map of the Baltic states and Kaliningrad. Baltic countries and their capitals on the map

We study the Baltic countries and their capitals on the map (list) - included in the Baltic region. Below is a map of the Baltic republics + capital, alphabetical list, borders by land and sea, flags and continents, in English and Russian

Presentation with flags for children and adults: the capitals of the 3 Baltic republics. The ability to sort the table alphabetically, select the necessary neighboring countries and their capitals, friendly and unfriendly. Go to a detailed map in Russian, look at the surroundings of the city, show border areas nearby, find and write down the names. How many adjacent states are neighbors of the 1st and 2nd order, their location in the region, as indicated. See on the diagram who they are neighbors with and the places nearby, where the nearest city on the border is located. List the names of continents and parts of the world, surrounding seas and oceans. Find out the number of letters in the name and which one it starts with

Full list - which countries are part of the Baltic region + capital:

Lithuania, Vilnius
Latvia, Riga
Estonia, Tallinn

Baltic countries on the map + capitals

The table is alphabetical, it contains all the Baltic states (Pribaltika), which are united by location and territory, which have common borders. Both land/by land and sea/by sea. The above republican entities are geographically located on the coast of the Baltic Sea, in the northern part of the European continent. Previously part of the former USSR -

The Baltic states joined the USSR

Latvia from 1939 to 1991

Lithuania from 1940 to 1990

Estonia from 1940 to 1991

Since 2004, all three powers are and

The Russian city of Kaliningrad (Königsberg until 1946) is the center of the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation. Located between Lithuania and Poland on the banks of the Pregolya River (Kaliningrad Bay of the Baltic Sea)

According to the list there are 3 states in the Baltic region and a detailed geographical diagram of their location in the world for 2020; for clarification, go to the “MAP” or “SATELLITE” view type. Nearest countries with territories around: western, eastern, northern, southern. More details here,

Detailed map of Latvia in Russian online
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Latvia as a state first emerged in 1918, after the signing of an agreement with the RSFSR. Until this year, these lands belonged to Lithuania, Russia, and Poland. Since the state is young, there is a very high desire for self-determination, like all newly formed ones. Therefore, in schools they diligently study the Latvian language and culture and are extremely hostile to reducing their importance. However, the culture of Latvia truly began to develop only when it became part of the USSR. Investments poured into Latvia, Latvian writers were translated into all languages of the union, and Latvian composers were honored.

However, these benefits obviously did not outweigh the desire for independence. But finally, the Latvians' dream has come true. And now the state is one of the three “Baltic Tigers” and is taking long strides towards a united Europe. There are practically no mineral resources of our own; a quarter of the income comes from the transit of Russian hydrocarbons and the use of ports.
Latvia is famous for its beautiful sea, its fishermen, hardworking peasants and excellent national cuisine.
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Transport companies from all over the world can use the well-equipped ports of Latvia. Cargo transportation from Russia makes up a significant part of transit. They are carried out quickly and on time. What cannot be taken away from Latvians is their love for cleanliness and German neatness.

Latvia – state in Northern Europe, washed by the waters of the Baltic Sea in the west. On detailed map In Latvia, you can find the country's border with four countries: Estonia in the north, Russia in the east, Belarus in the southeast and Lithuania in the south.

Latvia is a major financial and logistics center, as well as an exporter of wood, petroleum products and medicines.

Latvia on the world map: geography, nature and climate

Latvia on the world map is located in Northern Europe, in the Baltic states, and is washed from the west by Baltic Sea, and from the north-west - the Gulf of Riga. The territory of Latvia stretches from north to south for 250 km, and from west to east – 450 km. The total length of the borders is 1382 km.

Minerals

Latvia does not have significant mineral reserves, however, the country has deposits of gravel, clay, peat, gypsum, limestone, oil and iron ores.

Relief

Most of Latvia’s topography is represented by slightly hilly plains 100–200 m high, which are the western edge of the East European Plain:

in the west and north-west of the country, along the coast of the Baltic Sea, there is the Primorskaya Lowland;
in the southern part of Latvia there are the Zemgale lowland, Augšzeme and South Kurzeme uplands;
the eastern part of the country is occupied by the East Latvian lowland, Latgale Aluksna and uplands;
in the north of Latvia there is the North Latvian Lowland;
on the map of Latvia in Russian in the central part of the country you can find the Vidzeme Upland, the Riga Plain and the Central Latvian Lowland.

The highest point in Latvia is Mount Gaizinkalns (312 meters), which belongs to the Vidzeme Upland.

Hydrography

More than 700 rivers flow through the territory of Latvia, the longest of them is the Daugava - its length within the country is 357 km (total length - 1020 km). Other large rivers are the Gauja, Lielupe, and Venta. All rivers belong to the Baltic Sea basin and usually have a mixed supply - snow, rain and underground. Rivers freeze in November–December and open in March–April.

There are about 3,000 lakes in Latvia, occupying 1.5% of the country's territory. Most of the lakes are of glacial origin, and the largest of them is Lake Lubans with an area of 81 km 2. Wetlands account for about 10% of Latvia's area, most of which are located in the east of the country.

Flora and fauna

The most common soils in Latvia are sod-podzolic, sod-carbonate, gley and peat-bog soils.

Forests occupy 40% of the country's area, coniferous forests (pine, spruce) account for 2/3, and deciduous forests (birch, aspen, alder) account for 1/3 of all forests.

The fauna of Latvia is represented by 63 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, 29 species of fish, 20 species of reptiles and amphibians, 17,500 species of invertebrates. The most frequently encountered animals are roe deer, deer, wild boar, hares, and wolves. Rare representatives of the fauna can be found here: black stork, raccoon dog and corncrake. In the Baltic Sea and inland waters of the country there are pike, pike-perch, trout, catfish, perch, syrty, roach, salmon and other fish.

Latvia has 4 national parks, 5 nature reserves and many nature reserves. The largest environmental protection zone is Gauisky national park, located in the central part of the country and famous primarily for the sandy cliffs along the river of the same name. There are also historical attractions here - Turaida and Lielstraup castles, built in the 13th century.

Climate

The climate of Latvia is temperate maritime and temperate continental, significantly softened by the proximity of the Baltic Sea and moistened by the influence of Atlantic winds - the average annual air humidity is 81%. Winter in the country is mild and snowy, the average temperature in January is from -1 to -5 °C. Summer is cool and humid, the average temperature in July is from +16 to +18 °C. The average annual air temperature is +6 °C, and the average annual precipitation is from 600 to 700 mm. The country experiences mostly cloudy and cloudy weather - there are only 30 - 40 sunny days a year.

Map of Latvia with cities. Administrative division of the country

The territory of Latvia consists of 110 regions and 9 republican cities:

Rigi,
Daugavpils,
Liepaja,
Jelgava,
Jurmala,
Ventspils,
Rezekne,
Valmiera,
Jekabpils.

Largest cities in Latvia

Riga– capital and The largest city not only Latvia, but also the Baltic states, an important economic and cultural center of the country. The city is located on both banks of the Daugava River and the coast of the Gulf of Riga. Riga's population has been steadily declining since its collapse Soviet Union and today it is 638 thousand people, of which the most numerous are Latvians (46%) and Russians (38%).
Daugavpils- the second largest and most populous city (86 thousand people) in Latvia, located on both banks of the river of the same name, 30 km from the border with Belarus and Lithuania. Metalworking, chemical and food industries, and more recently electronics, are developed in Daugavpils. The main attraction of the city is the Daugavpils Fortress, built in the 19th century. On a map of Latvia with cities in Russian, Daugavpils can be found in the south of the country.
Liepaja is a city in southwestern Latvia and an important port on the Baltic Sea coast. 70 thousand people live in Liepaja. Cargo and passenger transportation, construction, metallurgy, light and food industries are the most important sectors of the city's economy.

The Baltic country in North-Eastern Europe is washed by the waters of the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga, and borders on land with, and. In a state with an area of 64.5 thousand square meters. km there are 2.4 million citizens. The capital is the city of Riga. The Riga seaside is famous for its sandy beaches surrounded by pine forests, clean lakes and fresh air.

The territory of Latvia is flat, only in the east and west there are small hills, the most significant of which are the Vidzeme Upland, which reaches 312 m above sea level. There are 2,585 rivers and 2,288 lakes in small Latvia.

The climate is transitional - from maritime to continental, moderated by the Baltic Sea. Winds from the Atlantic bring precipitation, so the sky over the country is almost always overcast, and there are only 30–40 sunny days a year. It rains least in May. The average summer temperature does not exceed +20 °C; heat around +30 °C is considered abnormal in Latvia. Winters are mild, usually January temperatures do not reach −10 °C.

Once upon a time, the lands of modern Latvia were covered with forests; in places where trees were cut down, meadows were formed, suitable for grazing livestock. Only 1% of the land is natural fields. 10% of the territories are wetlands, mainly in the east of the country and in coastal areas. Over time, many swamps turned into lakes or dried out and became fertile soils.

The fauna differs little from that of northern Europe; 62 species of mammals are found here, some of which wander into the country, for example, the spotted seal. In Latvia there are about three hundred species of birds, including rare ones, 29 species of fish, and more than 17 thousand species of invertebrates.

Many pagan traditions have been preserved in the culture of this country. One of the most popular national holidays- Ligo is the day of the summer solstice. The holiday is dedicated to the cult of the sun and fertility. These days, Latvians go out into nature, light bonfires, dance in circles, and sing folk songs.

Latvians have a lot of nature, and they love it and make efforts to preserve it: in 2012, Latvia was ranked 2nd in the world (after Switzerland) in the environmental performance index. It is interesting that many Latvian surnames come from the names of trees, birds, and animals.

The city with the largest collection of Art Nouveau buildings

Riga has the world's largest collection of examples of the Art Nouveau (modern) architectural style: more than 800 buildings. The architectural style emerged in the late 19th century and was based on the idea that art should be part of Everyday life. At the same time, Riga experienced an economic boom, which led to extensive development. Nowadays, on the streets of the central part of the city, it is difficult not to pay attention to buildings with fancy stucco moldings: masks, mythical creatures, and floral decorations. The most modernist place in Riga is Alberta Street. Most of the buildings in Art Nouveau (modern) were created by the architects Eisenstein and Production.

Passion for the high

The highest point in the country is only 312 m, which is 6 m less than the highest mountain in Estonia. This is a serious blow to the prestige of the nation. Therefore, they had to build a tower on this mountain in order to get ahead of their neighbor.

On the other hand, Latvia is home to the tallest women in Europe with an average height of 170 cm. Per capita, it produces more fashion models than any other country in the world. Of course, women's basketball is a beloved sport in the country. The women's team “TTT Riga” is a multiple European champion.

Note to tourists

Gulrypsh - a holiday destination for celebrities

There is an urban-type settlement Gulrypsh on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia, the appearance of which is closely connected with the name of the Russian philanthropist Nikolai Nikolaevich Smetsky. In 1989, due to his wife’s illness, they needed a change of climate. The matter was decided by chance.