Types of houses in Latvia

Private Secondary School “Klasika”

By 9th B Form students

2012/2013 School Year

In Latvia there are lots of types of houses. The most popular type is a block of flats, which is a building with many apartments inside. In 2007, 72% of Latvian households lived in flats.

Flats

Detached Houses

In 2007, 23% of Latvian families lived in detached houses. These are houses for one family. They’re located in the countryside.

Semi-Detached Houses

In 2007, 5% of Latvian families lived in semi-detached houses joined to another house at one side.

Terrace Houses

In Latvia there are terrace houses, which are joint to other houses on two sides.

Inside a house there are 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room.

BungalowsSome people live in bungalows. These houses are only on one floor, no stairs.

In Latvia flats and houses have all modern conveniences - gas, electricity, central heating, hot and cold water, telephone, television and the internet.

The most expensive houses are located in Jurmala on the coast of the Baltic sea. They are called villas.

Villas

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