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Latvia (i/ˈlætviə/; Latvian: Latvija [ˈlatvija]), officially the Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republika), is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, one of the three Baltic states. It is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and Belarus to the southeast, as well as a maritime border to the west alongside Sweden. Latvia has 2,070,371 inhabitants and a territory of 64,589 km2 (24,938 sq mi). The country has a temperate seasonal climate.
Latvia is a democratic parliamentary republic established in 1918. The capital city is Riga, the European Capital of Culture 2014. Latvian is the official language. Latvia is a unitary state, divided into 118 administrative divisions, of which 109 are municipalities and 9 are cities.
Latvians and Livs are the indigenous people of Latvia.Latvian is an Indo-European language; it and Lithuanian are the only two surviving Baltic languages. Despite foreign rule from the 13th to 20th centuries, the Latvian nation maintained its identity throughout the generations via the language and musical traditions. Latvia and Estonia share a long common history. As a consequence of the Soviet occupation, both countries are home to a large number of ethnic Russians (26.9% in Latvia and 25.5% in Estonia), some of whom are non-citizens. Latvia is historically predominantly Protestant Lutheran, except for the Latgale region in the southeast, which has historically been predominantly Roman Catholic.
Památník svobody v Rize, střídání stráží / Freedom Monument in Riga, change of guard hudba / music: lotyšská hymna / Latvian anthem "Dievs, svētī Latviju!"
Latvian (Lettisch," "Lettish") -- Indo-European language family -- Latvia From the Parlametric series of sound recordings in the Alan Lomax Collection: T5021 R05, C92, One woman and one man speaking, 1/4" wide magnetic audio tape, 7" reel, 7.5 ips, recording by unknown collector. This is a recording from Alan Lomax's Parlametrics collection (http://research.culturalequity.org/psr-parla.jsp), which is comprised of recordings made by linguists from around the world as well as by Alan Lomax himself. Through a collaboration with The Long Now Foundation's Rosetta Project (http://rosettaproject.org/blog/02011/aug/29/lomax-collection/), the original reel-to-reel tapes were digitized, cataloged, and are now available through multiple online sources. The original notes that accompanied the tapes...
Iededzies arī tu par Latviju
Melody: Originally a Swiss military march, composer unknown Words: Juha Stump Tu esi musu Dievs Un musu laime, Debess Kungs. Mes visi Tev ticam Un ar Tevi ejam, Tu mums dodi mieru Sodien un vienmer. Dels Jezus Kristus Naca aiz debess Par pasauli. Vins ir musu gaisma Un musu Glabejs, Ar Vinu esam laimigi, Ja, Amen. Thou art our God And our happiness, Lord of Heaven. We all believe in Thee And go with Thee, Thou givest us peace Today and always. The Son Jesus Christ Came from Heaven For the world. He is our light And our Saviour, With Him we are happy, Yes, Amen.
TITLE/TYTUŁ: National Anthem of Montenegro "Ој, свијетла мајска зоро" Hymn Czarnogóry "Ој, свијетла мајска зоро" Xимна Црна Гора "Ој, свијетла мајска зоро" WORDS/SŁOWA: author unknown / autor nieznany MUSIC/MUZYKA: Montenegro mel. Folk / czarnogórska mel. ludowa MUSICAL NOTATION DOWNLOAD + TEXT / NOTACJA MUZYCZNA DO POBRANIA + TEKST: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a1lv7skn50j77mn/MONTENEGRO.pdf?dl=0
TITLE/TYTUŁ: National Anthem of Lichtenstein "Oben am jungen Rhein" Hymn Lichtenstein "Oben am jungen Rhein" Hymne Liechtenstein "Oben am jungen Rhein" WORDS/SŁOWA: Jakob Josef Jauch MUSIC/MUZYKA: author unknown / autor nieznany MUSICAL NOTATION DOWNLOAD + TEXT / NOTACJA MUZYCZNA DO POBRANIA + TEKST: https://www.dropbox.com/s/d6c63roafvvjucq/LICHTEINSTEIN.pdf?dl=0
TITLE/TYTUŁ: National Anthem of Netherlands "Wilhelmus van Nassouwe" Hymn Holandii "Wilhelmus van Nassouwe" Wilhelmus "Wilhelmus van Nassouwe" WORDS/SŁOWA: Philips van Marnix MUSIC/MUZYKA: author unknown / autor nieznany MUSICAL NOTATION DOWNLOAD + TEXT / NOTACJA MUZYCZNA DO POBRANIA + TEKST: https://www.dropbox.com/s/t9cpj80yg4oza1s/HOLANDIA.pdf?dl=0
TITLE / TYTUŁ: National Anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina "Intermeco" Hymn Bośni i Hercegowiny "Intermeco" Himna Bosne i Hercegovine "Intermeco" WORDS / SŁOWA: author unknown / autor nieznany MUSIC / MUZYKA: Dušan Šestić MUSICAL NOTATION DOWNLOAD / NOTACJA MUZYCZNA DO POBRANIA: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q9j31gfr8gj...
======= ENGLISH : Bahrainona (Arabic: نشيد البحرين الوطني, literally: Our Bahrain), is the national anthem of Bahrain. Two different versions were made with the same melody but with different words. The first was used from the Bahrain's independence in 1971 until 2002. The second has been in use since the constitutional amendments referendum that declared the country's ruler Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifah as king, and the country a kingdom. The original words were written by Mohamed Sudqi Ayyash (born 1925). The composer of the melody is unknown, but it was later re-arranged by singer and composer Ahmed AlJumairi and recorded with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, where it became the current, widely used anthem. ARABIC : بحريننا هو النشيد الوطني الذي تم تبنيه في البحرين بعد الاستقلال عام 19...
========= ENGLISH : Der er et yndigt land,commonly translated into English as There is a lovely country, is one of the national anthems of Denmark. The lyrics were written in 1819 by Adam Oehlenschläger and bore the motto in Latin: Ille terrarum mihi praeter omnes angulus ridet (Horace: "This corner of the earth smiles for me more than any other"). The music was composed in 1835 by Hans Ernst Krøyer. Later, Thomas Laub and Carl Nielsen each composed alternative melodies, but neither of them has gained widespread adoption, and today they are mostly unknown to the general population. DANSK : Der er et yndigt land er den ene af Danmarks to nationalsange. Den anden nationalsang, Kong Christian stod ved højen Mast, tjener tillige som kongesang og bruges traditionelt ved officielle lejligheder,...
In this Quick Guide to Latvia I show you some fun things to do in Riga and Sigulda like Biking, Wind Tunnel flying, Climbing, Sledding...and Drinking ;) More info: www.latvia.travel --- equipment used to produce this video --- Sony A7 II http://amzn.to/1Gfj8MU Amazon Tripod http://amzn.to/1Of2HpJ Joby Gorillapod http://amzn.to/1CMyE0b Opteka SteadyCam http://amzn.to/1JCHAeb Zoom H2n Audio Recorder http://amzn.to/1FFVSt4 SDHC Memory Card http://amzn.to/1ygZzWD Waterproof Memory Card Case http://amzn.to/1FFWLCb Backpack Osprey Farpoint 40 http://amzn.to/1ceMOlo I traveled to Riga for only 4 days and managed to see and do a lot in that short given timeframe. Riga is the largest city of the Baltics and offers a lot of cool things to do in Riga itself but also just a short train ride out of t...
I fly in to the Latvian capital to see the sights: Freedom Monument, Powder Tower, 3 Brothers, House of the Blackheads, Occupation Museum, St Peter's, Soviet Victory Monument...
Latvia Adventure Travel: If you're yearning to hit Europe's untrodden jackpot, cash in your chips in Latvia (Latvija). Still undiscovered by the tourism masses, this sizzling Baltic sexpot is poised to become the continent's next A-list star. A country in transition, hellbent on shedding its stalwart old-Soviet image, the Latvia of today is vibrant, enigmatic and altogether mesmerising. Refreshingly unpretentious, Latvia manages to tantalise even the most jaded traveller. Many arrive expecting little and leave overwhelmed, certain they've uncovered long-buried treasure. Latvian amber was known in places as far away as Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. In the 12th century, German traders arrived, bringing with them missionaries who attempted to convert the pagan Finno-Ugric and Baltic t...
Take a tour of Historic Town of Riga in Riga, Latvia -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. Riga is Latvia's capital, largest city, and a center of commerce and culture. It is a truly exceptional place with a unique and distinctive culture and atmosphere. Riga's buildings, both homes and businesses, are frequently both brightly colored and elaborate. St. Peter's Church, in the old town, features a tower with a remarkable view. The history of Riga extends back to its earliest beginnings in the 2nd century AD. Vikings were the original founders of the city, though it was later taken over by crusaders. Riga was also part of the Hanseatic League and the Holy Roman Empire. In the 20th century, Riga suffered under the command of Germany ...
Latvia Travel Video Guide: Latvia (Latvija) is a European state which is situated on the coast of Baltic Sea. One of the three Baltic states, Latvia is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, Belarus on the south east, and the Baltic Sea on the west. The most famous travel spot is the capital Riga, a World Heritage Site. There are also many other great places to see, both urban and rural, such as Liepaja with its unique former secret military town of Karosta and a magnificent beach. Kuldiga with Europe`s widest waterfall and Cesis with its medieval castle ruins are also interesting. Tourists can also enjoy the wild beauty of Latvia's unspoilt sea coast, which is 500 km long and consists mainly of white, soft sandy beaches. Forests, which cover approxim...
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#Travel Europe: Riga Latvia | #TravelVic #Riga is the capital and the largest city of #Latvia. With 641,007 inhabitants (2015), Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture. Travel #Europe: Latvia Riga https://youtu.be/j1jg0-ZucnA Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz60_RT8QAoiofO-6Z_WU-g?sub_confirmation=1 Travel The World: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5mdOQVVjUHd-d8C0e67fz26V-R1da_tX Travel Europe: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5mdOQVVjUHfhtIqmag3rcwsjMkJYK0F4
Planning to visit Latvia? Check out our Latvia Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Latvia. Top Places to visit in Latvia: St. Peter's Church, Riga, Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum, Nativity Cathedral, Freedom Monument, Riga Zoo, Gauja National Park, Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, Turaida Castle, Riga Motor Museum, Latvian National Museum of Art, Latvian War Museum, The Small Guild, Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, Araisi Lake Dwelling Site, Lake Engure, Subscribe to Social Bubble: https://www.youtube.com/c/SocialBubbleNashik?sub_confirmation=1 To go to the World Travel Guide playlist go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3wNXIKi7sz3IilVSbByNJzEsCmsbIgv1 Visit our Website: http://socialbubble.global Follow us on Google+: https://plu...
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07.septembrī, Latvijas Operatoru sacensību 2016 trešajā pusfinālā uzvarēja un finālam kvalificējās: 1.vieta - Gatis Vilmanis (SIA CEMEX), 2.vieta - Artjoms Mihailovs (SIA TILTS), 3.vieta - Gatis Auželis (SIA MANS).
Du lịch Phần Lan, du khách không chỉ được ngắm cảnh thiên nhiên độc đáo, được hòa mình vào không gian yên bình mà còn được thưởng thức những món ăn độc đáo, đầy tính nghệ thuật. Con người thân thiện và giàu lòng mến khách. Thị trấn Nokia thanh bình, vùng đất Lapland quê hương của ông già Noel, chợ Giáng sinh Joulutori, thành phố cảnh Turku, nhà thờ Kuokkala, đảo Suomenlinna,... Latvia - đất nước "lạ kỳ"- là một đất nước có sức hấp dẫn lạ kỳ, một góc nhỏ châu Âu, sạch tuyệt vời, lạ lùng với những phong tục được bảo tồn hàng thế kỷ, đồng thời cũng không thiếu sắc màu của một nền văn minh hiện đại. Tallinn, thủ đô của Estonia. Bao quanh phố cổ Tallinn là những bức tường thành kiên cố, bên trong là một quảng trường nhỏ với các dãy nhà cao tầng được xây dựng theo phong cách của thời Trung...
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On March 24, 2016, Anea Garcia of Dominican Republic resigned the title of Miss Grand International 2015 after allegations of assault while on a mission trip to South Sudan arose, in which the organization and the president Nawat Itsaragrisil of MGI did not take action nor look into. After Garcia's resignation from the title, the Miss Grand International Organization announced that her first runner-up, Claire Elizabeth Pearl Parker, will assume the title of Miss Grand International 2015. Miss Grand International 2016 to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Tuesday October 25th.
Dr. Karber interviewed for 38 minutes on European Security issues: covering recent Russian exercises and their 1st Guards Tank Army; the importance of the recent NATO Summit at Warsaw; value of forward defense in maximizing defendable terrain; improvements in Latvian Defense; and the relationship between Baltic Security and Ukraine -- "NATO needs Ukraine as much as Ukraine needs NATO."
Welcome to Top10Archive! In this installment, we are going to highlight 10 facts about the Baltic country of Latvia. From one of the oldest national flags in existence, to the discovery of citric acid, we are going to 10 fascinating facts about Latvia! Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Latvia’s National Flag 9. Tragedy Strikes 8. Latvian Inventions and Discoveries 7. One of The Fastest Growing European Economies 6. Tall Women 5. Latvian Cuisine 4. Most Donuts Performed Simultaneously 3. Latvian Sports 2. Latvian Born Crocodile Dundee 1. The Baltic Way References: http://slavenilatviesi.blog...
We visited Latvia once before more than a decade ago. Now we've returned to the tiny republic in north-eastern Europe, met the people we talked to before and asked them how they've been getting along. We talk to the manager of a brick factory in Cēsis, a worker on an organic farm in Renda, and a former student who has since found a job in Kuldīga. They are many voices in one small country.
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At a training facility outside Riga, Latvia, a group of new Special Forces recruits prepare for a selection process that will determine their professional future. Tested to the limits both physically and mentally, not all of them will make it through without quitting, but those that do, will become Latvia’s elite soldiers. Formed in the early nineties, just after the country won its independence, the Latvian Special Forces, like those in other countries, are considered elite soldiers. Their operations include counter-terrorism, search and rescue, sea landings, underwater missions, attack and detention, and airborne operations.
Learn, Share, Subscribe ------------------------------------------------ Watch the entire series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRTa_XMM9a4hDh2Yo9CsZzOR Follow: https://plus.google.com/+blinder00 https://twitter.com/Sebastian2Go https://www.facebook.com/official7facts ------------------------------------------------ In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Latvia. More information about the video content bellow: 1. Latvia is the smallest nation to ever become a colonial power, as the Duchy of Courland set up a number of colonies in Tobago, Trinidad and Gambia in the 17th century. 2. A Latvian-Jewish tailor named Jākobs Jufess invented the jeans (Levi Strauss backed him financially). 3. Jāņi & Līgo are the celebration of midsummer, Latvian...
Are people friendly in Latvia? Watch this video to find out! People often think that Latvians have no hearts because they rarely smile, but is that really true? In this video we are going to perform a little experiment to see if that is the case. Follow us on Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/JeRKs/185705378300515 Video Inspired by: Artis Žentiņš ---What is JeRKs?--- People often live their lives being afraid of social interactions, worrying of how they would look in the eyes of others and what they would think, thus putting barriers and limitations on themselves that keep them from doing what they really want to do. Our goal is to encourage people to be themselves, to do what they really want to do, encourage them to step outside of their comfort zone, so everyone ca...
Hi There! We were lucky enough to be hosted by Live Riga and the Radisson Blu in Riga. It's a beautiful city that NEEDS to be on anyone's euro trip list! Learn more about Riga at: https://www.liveriga.com/lv/ Music: "Jumbo" by "DJ Elysir" is licensed under a Creative Commons Licence.
Add or Download the song to your own playlist: https://ESC2016.lnk.to/Eurovision2016QV Download the karaoke version here: https://KaraokeEurovisionSongContestUMGDK.lnk.to/kbnaNYD Justs represents Latvia at the Grand Final of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm with the song Heartbeat