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Liepaja

Liepaja

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A city in southwest Latvia on the Baltic Sea known for its port and culture
  • proper noun
: Liepaja
  • The port of Liepaja plays a significant role in Latvia's economy and trade.

Examples

  • Located in Liepaja, one of the larger cities of Latvia, the jail was built in 1905 to house the Czar's troublesome soldiers.

    Blog text (18)

  • There are a number of such projects underway in the region's "hot spots," including Kaliningrad, Klaipeda, Liepaja, Tallinn, and Vilnius.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The beautiful coastal city of Liepaja is famous for its vibrant cultural scene.

  • During the summer, many tourists flock to Liepaja to enjoy its sandy beaches.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Liepaja probably comes from the Latvian liepa 'linden tree' plus the ending -āja that means 'place by the water'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine 'linden trees by the sea', which fits this Latvian port city on the Baltic coast.