What is the capital of Latvia?
The capital of Latvia is Riga
Riga is the capital city and seat of government of Latvia, a country in Northern Europe. Latvia uses the ISO codes LV and LVA, and its international dialling code is +371. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Latvia, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Latvia country page. The country has an estimated population of 1,847,785 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Latvia
- Capital: Riga
- Region: Northern Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +371
- Flag emoji: 🇱🇻
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Latvia?
The capital of Latvia is Riga.
Is Riga the largest city in Latvia?
Riga is the capital of Latvia and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Riga?
Riga, like the rest of Latvia, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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