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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Lat•vi•a (lat′vē ə, lät′-),USA pronunciation n. a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic, S of Estonia, an independent state 1918–40; annexed by the Soviet Union 1940;
regained independence 1991. 2,437,649;
25,395 sq. mi. (63,700 sq. km). Cap.: Riga. Latvian, Lat•vi•ja (lät′vi yä′).USA pronunciation
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Latvia /ˈlætvɪə/ n - a republic in NE Europe, on the Gulf of Riga and the Baltic Sea: ruled by Poland, Sweden, and Russia since the 13th century, Latvia was independent from 1919 until 1940 and was a Soviet republic (1940–91), gaining its independence after conflict with Soviet forces; it joined the EU in 2004. Latvia is mostly forested. Official language: Latvian. Religion: nonreligious, Christian. Currency: lats. Capital: Riga. Pop: 2 286 000 (2004 est). Area: 63 700 sq km (25 590 sq miles)
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