1. LATVIA Riga State Gymnasium Nr.3

2. 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

3. Part of Europe

4. 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

5. Sports

6. Nature The longest river – the GaujaThe largest lake - Lubans

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

8. Cuisine Grey peas with meat Sauerkraut

9. Desserts Rye bread puddingFruit-juice jelly

10. Sweet and savoury pastries Sklandrausis Meat pies

11. Beverages Beer Black Balsam

12. Spices  Dill  Caraway seeds  Salt  Pepper

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