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Latvia General Information
| Language: | Latvian, Russian, English & German widely spoken |
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| Electricity: | 220V AC 50Hz |
| International Direct Dialing Code: | 371 |
| Driving: | Driving is on the right. European nationals require a new European Licence i.e Pink UK licence or a International licence or Green Card |
| Currency: | Latvian Lats (LVL 1 = 100 Santims) |
| Business/Social Hints: | If invited to a private home, it is usual to bring flowers for the hostess |
| Public Holidays: | 2010 1 Jan New Year`s Day, 2 Apr Good Friday, 5 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May Labour Day, 4 May Declaration of Independence Day, 23 Jun Ligo (Midsummer`s Eve), 24 Jun Jani (Midsummer`s Day/St John`s Day), 18 Nov Latvian National Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day, 26 Dec Boxing Day, 31 Dec New Year`s Eve. |
| Emergency Services: | Police: 02. Fire: 01. Ambulance: 03 |
| Clothing: | Lightweight cottons and linens during summer, woollen and rain clothes in spring & autumn. Warm coats and hats are required during winter |