About Latvia

Hi!

I think Latvia is like a little, little ant in the big world. Life is going in the same way like in other places, but not so fast.

There are four regions in Latvia: Vidzeme, Zemgale, Latgale, Kurzeme. There is also the fifth region – Selija.

Eyes of Latvia is City Ventspils, which looks at waiving Baltic sea.

The crown of Latvia is Kolkas horn – a place were the sea meets the the gulf of Riga.

Mouth of Latvia is Liepaja, which speaks in the wind language.

The hair of Latvia sparkles like amber stones, which are washed out by the sea.

In the middle of Latvia, like a national belt streams Daugava – the river of fate.

The skirt of Latvia is the brown Vidzeme and Kurzeme – the blue lake land.

Grassland, woods, fields of these regions gives other colors in the belt of Latvia.

My favourite city is Ventspils. It is a city by the sea in Kurzeme. Ventspils is a clean and in the every quarter there is something interesting: flower clock, children city, flower decorations.

The most important object is the Livonia order castle. It is successfully restored. In Ventspils there also is a monument(chair), in the coast of river Venta. It is a statue of Krisjanis Valdemars the man of the first Latvian sea school founder. Everyone can sit side by side with this famous man, it’s a pity that someone is taking glasses from this statue.

The capital city of Latvia is Riga, I live in it. My favourite place is Old Riga(Vecriga).

The old churches and roadways are remained there. All the other places aren’t so different like in other countries, like shopping malls and stores.

I think Latvia is the richest. Not in money, but in the nature.

For me Latvia is very loved.

Madara, 6. grade.

 Latvia is in Europe, in the Baltic states. Latvia little country, but it has a big importance in world history. Because it is located by the Baltic sea which has given chances to do fishing and sailing for many centuries. In the Middle ages many countries wanted to have these lands and they fought for it. Our land is rich with woods and grasslands. Some of the people from another countries think that it is a great treasure.

Valters, 9. grade.

 I will tell you about our sport life. The one of the faivourite sports is football, because we qualified to the European tournament.

Hockey is the most popular,  we have some NHL players and many clubs and specialized hockey schools. Basketball – finally we have on NBA player, also our team is in the 3. place in FIFA.

We have a very good president – Vaira Vike Freiberga.

We have many cultural monuments: churches, castles and buildings.

I know, that your most loved country is your own country, but you cant live without going to another countries. That’s why come to Latvia, and you wont be sorry. I promise. Here you will find something for you.

Sandra, 9. grade.

Now we have joined the European Union. We have many small and stumpy cities. There are many old buildings in them. We don’t have volcanic explosions, but last years we had some strange earthquakes. I can tell one thing our land is joky country. Well that’s our country.

Ieva, 7. grade.

Hello!

Latvia is a very cool country. I like Latvia in the autumn, when tree leaves are changing colors. So if you want to visit Latvia come here in autumn!

If you come to Latvia don’t forget to visit the deepest cave in Latvia, Gutmana cave, which is in Sigulda.

I prefer you to go to Rujiena there you can buy cheap ice-cream.

Have you ever seen a Latvian movie? You have to see one of them. Do you like our national films?

Antra, 6. grade.

Latvia is beautiful, and safe from big earthquakes, floods and  other.

How also Latvia isn’t rich with animals, we have rabbits, moose, urchins, beavers, squirrels, foxes, martens, wolfs and other.

If you want to something more about our country, visit Latvia.

Edmunds, 7. grade.

Hi!

My name is Liva. There are many cities in Latvia, but I think that the most interesting city is Riga, because I live there. The most beautiful place in Riga is the Old Riga(Vecriga). There are old houses, roadways and expensive restaurants.

There are also beautiful views: woods, caves, lakes.

The highest temperature in Latvia is 30^o, in winter there sometimes are wet and bad weather. It very beautiful in autumns.

My name is Liene.

I will tell you what can you do in each season, in Latvia.

In winter you can ride with sled, have a snow fight and celebrate Christmas.

In autumn you can watch the caroulful trees. In summer you can sunbath or swim.

In spring you can watch the beautiful nature.

I think you liked it, and you will visit Latvia.

Hallo!

My name is Marta I live in the beautiful country Latvia. In Latvia the time is always beautiful in all seasons, maybe not in winter, because then all the green grass and trees are under snow. I think the most beautiful season is autumn, specially in Sigulda, from the castle walls you can see woods like red sea.

There are many different castles in Latvia.

Riga is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. In 2001. Riga celebrated its 800. birthday. Many houses in Riga are built in Jugend (Modern, Secession) stile.

There are also many wooden houses, but they are in suburbs.

When you visit Latvia you need to go to the Latvian Ethnography museum. There you learn the history and culture of these land.

We celebrate many national festivals. Like Jani (summer solstice) and Kekatas iesanu (in winter solstice and marriage). These festivals are nice and full of joy.

I prefer you to go to Latgales blue lakes, seaside of Kurzeme and the highest hill in Latvia Gaizinkalns (only, 312 m. above sea level).

You have to visit and travel Latvia.