Latvia has an area of 64,600 square kilometers and a population of approximately 2.25 million people based on census data from February 2010. The capital and largest city is Riga, with a population of over 700,000 people. Other major cities include Daugavpils, Liepaja, Jelgava, and Jūrmala. The current census is being conducted from March 1 to May 31, 2011 to collect information on the population and housing situation as of March 1, 2011. This is the first census since Latvia joined the EU. International migration is negative with 500-1000 people leaving each month. Average salaries vary by region, with the highest in Riga at 556 lats and the lowest in Latg

1. Demographic Change and Regional Impacts EDUPROF meeting April 14&15, 2011 Groningen [email_address]

3. Map of Latvia

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