Why Latvia?

Latvia is a friendly and welcoming country. Even though the typical Latvian is not an open book and more often smiles internally, we are good at building lifetime friendships.

 

GEOGRAPHY

Latvia lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. The country’s territory is mostly made up of low-lying forested plains, with lakes and swamps dotting the countryside.

NEIGHBOURS

atvia is bordered by Estonia in the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east and Belarus to the southeast.

POPULATION :Around 1 800 000 People

CAPITAL :Riga City

MEMBERSHIPS : EU, Schengen Area, Eurozone, UN, Council of Europe, NATO, OECD, WTO

POLITICAL SYSTEM : Parliamentary Republic

TIME ZONE : GMT+2

COASTLINE : 498 km (Baltic Sea and Gulf of Riga)

 

Student life in Latvia

If you like the outdoors, there is plenty to do in Latvia. From the famous white sandy beaches near Liepāja, to hiking or skiing in the pine forests, there are many places to enjoy the beautiful scenery. That is all before you even consider wind-surfing, water-skiing and bobsledding; just make sure you don’t forget to study.

The cost of living is very low in Riga, particularly when you compare it to other European capital cities. However, if you are studying in any of the other large cities around Latvia, you will find it to be even cheaper.

Riga, as the largest of the cities, has a burgeoning nightlife where you will always find something to do. It was the European Capital of Culture in 2014, and there are many cultural events and entertainment. Eating out is very reasonably priced compared to the rest of Europe. Many of the cafés and coffee shops have free wi-fi as well, allowing for impromptu study sessions in convenient surroundings.