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Business information Latvia |
Business information Latvia
In a nationwide referendum on September 20, 2003, 66.9% of those taking part voted in favour of joining the European Union. Latvia became a full-fledged member of the European Union on May 1, 2004.
Latvia Republic of Latvia
Capital Riga
Government Parliamentary democracy
President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga
Accession to The European Union May 1, 2004
Area Total 64,589 km2
Population 2,291,000
GDP (PPP) Total $29.214 billion
Currency Lats (Ls)
Internet TLD .lv
The major goals of Latvia in the 1990s, to join NATO and European Union, were achieved in 2004.
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