Latvia Explained!

Latvia isn't usually in the headlines that often. But we're about to change that as we look to explore Latvia inside-out. From its geography and history to the country we see today. And let me tell you, Latvia is packed with interesting things! Like being the home of the first-ever decorated Christmas tree, and with a prison re-done as a hotel.

Now let's not wait any longer, put on your seatbelts, and get ready for landing. We have arrived in Latvia!

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[CountriesExplained]

Now let's just settle this once and for all. Who is better at the game of Ice Hockey? Latvia or Sweden? 👀🏒

[mantvydasstaskus]

Im a simple Lithuanian, I see Latvia, I press Like ❤

[suitman]

As a Latvian this is quite accurate not to be mean, but the city pronunciation was a bit funny knowing how they are actually pronounced. But very good video nonetheless

[erik]

The place I am renting, there are other people renting here as well and they are all Latvian and it feels like I am living with my own family. And that sums up our Latvian-Lithuanian bond. There is no one closer to us than our horse-head siblings. ♥

[donniedarko]

As a Latvian, I thank you for this video ! Very well made, and interesting facts and history ! Thank you ! And also greetings and best regards to our Lithuanian and Estonian braļukas :)

[marcinsawicki]

Love Latvia from Poland? Amazing country with great people!

[madedgar]

I think this is a well made video, but I have never heard the name Liepaja butchered like this

[addaxi]

I had the pleasure of living & going to University in Latvia this past year, and I felt very much at home. Being part of my heritage, traveling to this area was very exciting. I even had the opportunity to watch the IIHF Championship and bought a Latvian jersey. Latvia is a gem, as well as the other Baltic states. It's affordable and there's something for everyone, whether it is Latvia Drift, the countless ice cream shops, or abundance of memorials, Latvia is a wonderful country. I would recommend it to anyone traveling around Northern or Eastern Europe.

[sandrisjansons]

Pronouncing latvian names of places would be good to bear in mind that not every nation use traditional english pronouncination of letters . For Instance Jūrmala and Jelgava starts with letter J which is pronounced as Y-elgava and Y-urmala like York in english.

[acriley]

Just came back from a two week trip to Latvia! What a pleasant surprise.

[SomeGamingFan]

As a Canadian I love watching them play hockey. I always root for them to win

[robrob]

By the way how Latvians established their country in 1918 is the most complicated topic of modern history. Just how it got founded and how everything falled in favor to latvians was an absolute mirracle.❤

[kartupelu_pankucinas]

What I love about Latvija is how our cultures and traditions survived through years and years of occupation and some that faded in other countries years ago are thriving and alive ❤. So much patriotism for our beautiful land that so many fought for, and today it is independent, first recognized as such by Iceland.

[sandislogins]

As a Latvian, i am happy to learn about my country's history. Well done video

[AnceL-qryd]

Im a latvian and i learnd more from this than from 3 years of history lessons thanks

[Parvathy_Arjun]

I am from india, Living in Latvia..I really love the country ❤..I am also doing vlogs about latvia ❤

[nenenindonu]

I'd say Latvia is among the most successful of the numerous post-Soviet countries with it's strong Baltic heritage

[daivioi]

As a Latvian whose birthday is on the 20th of July, this is like a birthday gift to me, lol! Great video, thanks a lot for making it!

[AliceCadaver]

As a Latvian myself, I got hooked to the video instantly. No regrets and thank you for making it!

[stjevena]

🇦🇹💞🇱🇻 To our european sisters that share virtually the same flag: We love you Latvia! From Austria