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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLatvia
/ˈlæt.vi.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Belarus, and Russia.
"Latvia is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage." - 2
The territory of Latvia, which includes its capital city, Riga.
"The architecture in Latvia's capital, Riga, is a UNESCO World Heritage site."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Latvia' is derived from the ancient Baltic tribe known as the Latgalians. The term has evolved through various historical contexts, particularly during the formation of the Latvian state in the early 20th century, reflecting the country's cultural and national identity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Latvia" is said worldwide
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Lettonie
Transliteration: lɛtɔni
"La Lettonie est connue pour ses forêts et ses plages."
Lettland
Transliteration: ˈlɛtˌlant
"Lettland hat eine reiche Geschichte und Kultur."
Lettonia
Transliteration: letˈtonja
"La Lettonia è famosa per la sua architettura art nouveau."
Letonia
Transliteration: leˈtonja
"Letonia tiene una rica tradición folclórica."
Letônia
Transliteration: leˈtɔniɐ
"A Letônia é um destino turístico popular na Europa."
लातविया
Transliteration: Lātviyā
"लातविया की संस्कृति बहुत समृद्ध है।"
拉脱维亚
Transliteration: lā tuō wéi yà
"拉脱维亚以其美丽的自然风光而闻名。"
라트비아
Transliteration: rateubia
"라트비아는 아름다운 자연 경관으로 유명합니다."
ラトビア
Transliteration: Ratobia
"ラトビアは美しい風景で知られています。"
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