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Recently, Latvian Prime Minister resigned after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones.

About Latvia

• Location: It is a Baltic country situated in North Eastern Europe.
• Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 4 Nations: by Estonia in the north; Lithuania in the south; Belarus in the southeast and Russia in the east.
• Maritime Border: It lies along the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga.
• Capital City: Riga
• It is a member of the European Union (EU) and NATO.

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Geographical Features of Latvia

• Climate: The climate in Latvia is temperate continental.
• Highest Point: The highest point of Latvia is Gaizinkalns at 311.6 m (1,022 ft).
• Rivers: Its important rivers include the Gauja( Longest River) Daugava, , Lielupe, Venta and Salaca.
• Natural Resources: It majorly consists of limestone, gypsum, dolomite, peat, and other construction materials are some of the important natural resources of Latvia.

Source: TH