latvija 2013

LatviaLatvija

Maps

Coat of arms, flag

Riga

Symbol of Latvian Fate the River Daugava

The Daugava is the largest river that flows through Latvia. Known as the “river of fate” or

“mother of rivers”

National Symbols

The lime tree (Latvian: liepa) and the oak (Latvian: ozols)

are considered the national trees of Latvia.

The oak and the lime tree are characteristic elements of the

Latvian landscape.

Amber has been found in the Baltic Sea.

The Baltic Sea is sometimes called the Amber Sea

(Dzintarjura)

Nature

Winter

Scandinavian Cup every year is held in MadonaMadona is called the city of winter sports

Winter sports

Skeletonist M.Dukurs

Luge racers A.Šics and J.Šics

Latvianhockey fansduring the

game

Spring

Summer

More than 40,000 singers, dancers and musicians participated in the 2013

Song and Dance Festival.

The Song and Dance Festival is a unique cultural

phenomenon Included in UNESCO

cultural list

The celebration of the summer solstice, or Līgo, is one of the oldest and most popular traditions in Latvia

Autumn

1st September

Latvia’s Birthday – November 18

Heroes Remembrance Day

November 11