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Republic of Latvia

Republic of Latvia

3.5
A country in northeastern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Letonia
  • The capital city of the Republic of Latvia is Riga.

Examples

  • Did you know that the Republic of Latvia has a rich cultural heritage?

  • The Republic of Latvia is known for its beautiful landscapes.

  • She is traveling to the Republic of Latvia for a business conference next month.

  • The Republic of Latvia joined the European Union in 2004.

  • The Republic of Latvia is known for its beautiful beaches along the Baltic Sea.

  • Many tourists visit the Republic of Latvia to explore its rich history and culture.

  • The capital city of the Republic of Latvia, Riga, is famous for its stunning architecture.

Synonyms

Latvia
vsRepublic of Latvia
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A country in north-east Europe on the east coast of the Baltic Sea

is the formal official name used in legal or diplomatic contexts

Surface Forms

Republic of Latvia main

Morphology

republic + of + Latvia

This is a compositional country name: knowing 'republic' (a form of government) and 'Latvia' (the country) lets a learner infer it denotes the state of Latvia. The preposition 'of' merely links the two, and many languages use the same construction, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Republic of Latvia combines Republic, a word that means a government chosen by the people, and Latvia, the land of the Latvian people. So the full name simply means a 'country' where Latvians rule themselves.