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Latvia is a country located in Northern Europe, bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Belarus and Russia. It has an area of 64,589 km2 and a population of 1.9 million people. The geography of Latvia is mostly flat with some hilly regions in the east and south parts of the country. The most prominent feature is the Baltic Sea coastline which covers much of Latvia’s western border. The highest peak is Gaizinkalns at 312 m above sea level. The climate in Latvia is temperate with warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from -5°C in January to 18°C in July while average rainfall ranges from 500-700mm per year with most precipitation occurring between May-September. The natural resources of Latvia include minerals such as copper, lead, zinc and magnesium as well as significant deposits of oil and gas. In addition to this, there are also significant agricultural resources such as arable land (44% of total land area) which are used for growing grains, vegetables, fruits etc., as well as livestock rearing which is an important source of income for many rural communities. Check andyeducation for Latvia School and Education.