Capital and largest city of Latvia

Riga

226Sunny Days/yr
View on Map· Pop. 743k· Elev. 20 ftWikipedia

Riga is the capital, primate, and largest city of Latvia and the second largest in the Baltics. Home to 591,882 inhabitants, the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population. The population of Riga metropolitan area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 847,162. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. Riga's territory covers 307.17 km2 (118.60 sq mi) and lies 1–10 m (3–33 ft) above sea level on a flat and sandy plain.Wikipedia

Province / Region Context

RīgaCapital and largest city of Latvia

Riga is the capital, primate, and largest city of Latvia and the second largest in the Baltics. Home to 591,882 inhabitants, the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population. The population of Riga metropolitan area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 847,162. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea.Wikipedia

Country: Latvia
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Current Conditions

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Cost of Living

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Livability

Safety Score
63
Internet
Country Broadband
26.0
subscriptions per 100 people
Growing Broadband
05

Climate

Sunshine
226
sunny days per year
62% of the year
Comfort Score
70/100
Good
Rainfall
31"
inches per year
Air Quality
41
Good AQI
07

Demographics

Population743k
Altitude20 ftabove sea level

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