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Quiz: Latvia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Riga
    • Moscow
    • Tunis
    • Nuku'alofa
    Answer

    Riga — Capital: Riga.

  2. When was Latvia founded?

    • 21 August 1991, independence restored; first independent 1918 to 1940
    • 1 July 1962, independence from Belgium
    • 9 November 1953, independence from France
    • 10 September 1974, independence from Portugal recognized
    Answer

    21 August 1991, independence restored; first independent 1918 to 1940 — Founded: 21 August 1991, independence restored; first independent 1918 to 1940.

  3. What form of government does Latvia have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Military rule since the coups of 2022
    • Parliamentary republic; two presidents have been overthrown by uprisings, in 2005 and 2010
    • Military rule since the 2023 coup
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Latvia is a Baltic country on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Latvia is a Baltic country on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.