Latvia

Latvia is a stable democracy and has one of the fastest growing economies in the European Union.  On January 1, 2014, Latvia joined the euro zone.  Most goods and services can be found in the capital city of Latvia, Riga.  However, in other areas outside of the capital, many western goods and services cannot be located.  Read the Department of State’s Fact Sheet on Latvia for additional information on U.S. - Latvian relations.