Latvia
Our planet is large, vast, and filled with an amazing array of unique countries and cultures. With this book, students can explore one such place, the young nation of Latvia, which hugs the Baltic Sea. Vibrant photographs, detailed maps, and engaging text combine to give readers an inside look at this country, its history, its people, and all the opportunities that lie within it. Once a part of the USSR, Latvia has been through immense changes in recent years. Readers will be riveted by the exciting stories and images in this book.
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Latvia
Our planet is large, vast, and filled with an amazing array of unique countries and cultures. With this book, students can explore one such place, the young nation of Latvia, which hugs the Baltic Sea. Vibrant photographs, detailed maps, and engaging text combine to give readers an inside look at this country, its history, its people, and all the opportunities that lie within it. Once a part of the USSR, Latvia has been through immense changes in recent years. Readers will be riveted by the exciting stories and images in this book.
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Latvia

Latvia

Latvia

Latvia

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Our planet is large, vast, and filled with an amazing array of unique countries and cultures. With this book, students can explore one such place, the young nation of Latvia, which hugs the Baltic Sea. Vibrant photographs, detailed maps, and engaging text combine to give readers an inside look at this country, its history, its people, and all the opportunities that lie within it. Once a part of the USSR, Latvia has been through immense changes in recent years. Readers will be riveted by the exciting stories and images in this book.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781502647368
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 04/30/2019
Series: Cultures of the World (Third Edition) Series
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 8.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Latvia Today 5

1 Geography 11

Unique regions

Mountains and takes

Rivers and streams

A country of seasons

Plants and animals

Urban living

2 History 23

First people

German influence

The Swedes and Russians

A national awakening

Russia takes over

An independent Latvia

Early independence

An unexpected ultimatum

The Soviet years

Living in the Soviet state

Enacting isolationism

Independence-again

Moving forward

3 Government 39

Latvia's government

Current tensions

Immigration

Government coalitions

Growing politics

Leadership

Military

4 Economy 47

Making money

Going to work

Taxes

Getting around

5 Environment 55

Environmental history

Sewage system and drinking water

Waste

The air Latvians breathe

Climate

Biodiversity

6 Latvians 63

Citizenship

Minority status

Social structure

Across classes

Latvian dress

Well-known Latvians

7 Lifestyle 75

Latvian life

Women

Elders

Property

Farms

Birth

Families

Weddings

Public health

Schools

Soviet schooling

8 Religion 85

Ancient religions

The church

The Catholic faith

Reforming Christianity

Separation of church and state

Affiliation

9 Language 91

Latvian's history

Writing and speaking

Modernity

The media

Developing grammar

Radio, television, and the internet

10 Arts 97

Books

Creative people

Music in Latvia

Ballet and opera

On stage

Musical traditions

Songs for all occasions

Choral singing

Crafts

11 Leisure 109

Games

Stories

Jokes and riddles

Freedom and technology

Sports and the Olympics

12 Festivals 115

Midsummer nights and days

Flowers and decorations

Church holidays

'Tis the season

Winter masquerade

Traditional activities

More holidays

13 Food 123

A must-have

Meat and porridge

More flavors

Juices and other drinks

Mealtimes

Enjoying food and drink

Autumn feasts and festivals

Eating in Latvia today

Map of Latvia 133

About the Economy 135

About the Culture 137

Timeline 138

Glossary 140

For Further Information 141

Bibliography 142

Index 143

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