latvija 2013
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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
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
