Table of Contents

Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 The Country
Geography, Natural history, Environmental issues

Chapter 2 History and Economy
History, Government and politics, Economy

Chapter 3 People and Culture
Ethnicity, Religion, Language, National customs, Traditional Latvian holidays and events, Arts

Chapter 4 Practical Information
When to go, Getting there and away, Tour operators, Getting around, Red tape, Money, Health, Crime and personal safety, Costs, Tipping, Language, Accommodation, Food and communications, Doing business in Latvia, Other practicalities, Useful addresses, Local charities

PART TWO THE COUNTRY

Chapter 5 Riga

Chapter 6 Near Riga

Chapter 7 Vidzeme

Chapter 8 Kurzeme

Chapter 9 Zemgale

Chapter 10 Latgale and the Daugava River Valley

Appendix I Language

Appendix 2 Place Names

Appendix 3 Further Information

Index

About the Author

Co-authors Stephen Baister and Chris Patrick have visited Latvia on numerous occasions. Stephen is a judge and has a background in legal representation of clients with interests in eastern Europe. Chris works in international research and consultancy; she has assisted a number of organisations from eastern Europe.

Reviews

'A wealth of practical information.' The Yorkshire Post