LATVIA Riga State Gymnasium Nr.3

About the Republic of Latvia  One of the three Baltic States  Capital city Riga  1’994’300 inhabitants  Territory of 64’589 km 2  Official language – Latvian  Currency – euro

Part of Europe

Latvian Song and Dance Festival  One of the largest amateur choral events in the world  30’000 performers altogether participate in the event  Important event in Latvian culture and social life  Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

Sports

Nature The longest river – the GaujaThe largest lake - Lubans

National Cuisine  Consists of agricultural products  Influenced by the neighbouring countries  Generally quite fatty  Uses only few spices

Cuisine Grey peas with meat Sauerkraut

Desserts Rye bread puddingFruit-juice jelly

Sweet and savoury pastries Sklandrausis Meat pies

Beverages Beer Black Balsam

Spices  Dill  Caraway seeds  Salt  Pepper

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