L A T V I A

ABOUT LATVIA Area - 64,589 sq.km Population- 2 270 000   Area - 64,589 sq.km Population- 2 270 000 Capital city – Riga Currancy – Lats Regions – Kurzeme, Vidzeme, Zemgale, Latgale Rivers – Daugava, Gauja, Lielupe, Venta, Ogre Highest point – Gaizinkalns (311,6m)

Latvia is among a few countries that can be called “green” Latvia is among a few countries that can be called “green”. The soul of Latvia is revealed in the typical rural farmyard, where one lives in harmony with nature's laws and rhythm.

SONG AND DANCE FESTIVAL   The Latvian Song and Dance Festival is an event that is held once every five years. The number of participants can reach 30,000 singers, instrumental musicians, and dancers from all over Latvia including primary and seconadry school students. SONG AND DANCE FESTIVAL

Kegums Commercial Secondary School

There are 435 pupils and 54 teachers learning and working: 7 classes in elementary school 9 classes in primary school , 6 classes in secondary school,

We have very strong traditions in our school like: . SCHOOLS TRADITIONS We have very strong traditions in our school like: . Sport’s Day, Fukšu balle (special party for 10th graders), Teachers’ Day, Martin`s day fair.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION Our school has been involved in Comenius School Partnership projects: “Celebrities” (2003 – 2006) “Let’s Play Together” (2008 – 2010) “European and national traditions in the art of theatre – International Theatre Performance” (2010 – 2012) Our school has got friendly relationships with Tytuvėnai Secondary School in Lithuania as well as we have got friends in Spain, Poland, Finland, Italy, France and Lithuania.