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Riga - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)

Riga is the capital of Latvia, a country in northeastern Europe. It is Latvia’s largest city by far. It is also a major port. The city lies on the Western Dvina River near where it flows into the Baltic Sea.

Riga - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)

The capital of Latvia, Riga stands at the southern end of the Gulf of Riga, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The city grew up on both sides of the mouth of the Western Dvina (Daugava) River. It is a port city and an administrative, cultural, and industrial center. As a city of the north, Riga has cold winters, but the climate is moderated by the sea.

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