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Riga is located along the Baltic Sea at the southern coast of the Gulf of Riga, on the Rigava coastal plain. The historical core of Riga is situated on the right bank of the Daugava River, about 10 kilometers from where the Daugava flows into the Gulf of Riga. The natural terrain of this area is a flat and sandy plain, about 1 to 10 meters above the sea level.

Jurmala – the largest resort city in the Baltic States is well-known for its natural treasures – the mild climate, sea, healthy air, curative mud and mineral water. The attraction of Jurmala hides in its almost 33 km long white sand beach, the large pine forest and the natural border of the city – the river Lielupe. In Jurmala, You will discover a combination of charming wooden houses built in the beginning of the last century and modern resort buildings.

Sigulda is one of Latvia’s most beautiful cities. There are not many places in the world where the beauty of nature becomes an integral part of the city. Our city does not have great industries, but it has hills for skiing in the winter and winding roads along which one can ride a bicycle in the summer. Our slogan - Breathe Freely! - confirms our mental and physical activeness.

Cēsis is a town in Latvia located in the northern part of the Central Vidzeme Upland. Cēsis is on the Gauja River valley, and is built on a series of ridges above the river overlooking the woods below. Cēsis is the candidate city for the title of European Capital of culture 2014. Latvians say that the real Latvia lies outside of its capital Riga. Little more than an hour’s drive from the capital, Cēsis is right in the country’s heartland.

Liepaja is the third largest city in Latvia, a city of successful changes as the people living here on the stretch of sand between the amber sea and the lake for more than 750 years have always been tough, wise and daring.

The city has its unique face – interesting architecture, historical and cultural monuments, magnificent nature, but the main wealth of the city is its people. The people who are interested that our Daugavpils would always take a deserved place on the economic and political map of Latvia.

Ventspils (German: Windau) is a city in northwestern Latvia on the coast of the Baltic Sea. It is named after the Venta River, which passes through the city. Ventspils had a population around 40,000 in 2006. Ventspils is an important ice-free port. Large amounts of oil and other mineral resources from Russia are loaded aboard ships at Ventspils. Thirty kilometres north of Ventspils is the ex-Soviet radioastronomy installation VIRAC (Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre). The existence of the Centrs was unknown to most Latvians until the withdrawal of the Soviets at the end of occupation in 1994.

Valmiera is the largest city of the historical Vidzeme region, Latvia, with a total area of 18.1 km². It is the center of the Valmiera district, or county (Latvian: Valmieras rajons). As of 2002, Valmiera had a population approx. 30,000. It lies at the crossroads of several important roads, 100 km to the north-east from Riga, the capital of Latvia, and 50 km south of the border with Estonia. Valmiera lies on both banks of the Gauja River. Valmiera and its surroundings have been one of the longest-inhabited regions of Latvia. Valmiera was a member of the Hanseatic League from the 14th-16th centuries. Involvement in the Hansa brought significant trade and movement into the town’s life.

Kuldīga is a town in western Latvia. It is the center of Kuldigas County with a population of approximately 13,500. Kuldīga was first mentioned in 1242. It joined the Hanseatic League in 1368. In the 17th century, Kuldīga (along with Jelgava (Mitau) was one of the capitals of the Duchy of Courland. The main sight in Kuldīga is Ventas rumba, a 249-meter wide natural rapid which is the widest in Europe. Kuldiga, the ancient town of Courland (Kurzeme), lies on the River Venta where the waterfall Rumba has formed. Today Kuldiga is the district centre with 13,5 thousand inhabitants. The most popular and exciting event is the traditional Kuldiga Town Festival, which takes place at the 3rd weekend of July.

Rezekne borders with Russia, Lithuania and Byelorussia. It has become a border city between EU, NATO and the Eastern states. Rezekne is located 242 km from the state capital Riga, 685 km from Moscow, 450 km from St. Petersburg, and 860 km from Warsaw. The same as Rome, Rezekne lies on seven hills and through the city flows River Rezekne (length approx. 10 km) that joins the biggest lakes of Latvia - Rāzna and Lubāns.

Salacgriva region all have fishing traditions, the life vein Via Baltica, and a rich cultural life, this is the place where live and work smart, industrious and brave people. River, sea, freshly winds and the people are the ones that lead us to work. Car currents flowing through our county, to stop and view the sea, ships calling at the port and enjoy the life around us and also a little further.

Bauska is situated in the Southern part of Latvia. It borders with Lithuania. Town is on the Via Baltic, the Motorway A7. Number of residents: 10361 Area: 6.2 square kilometres. Distance to Capital City Riga: 64 km. Town has both ancient traditions of culture and it is dynamically developing today.

Amata municipality (Latvian: Amatas novads) is a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2000 by merging Amata parish and Drabeši parish, but in 2009 it absorbed Nītaure parish, Skujene parish and Zaube parish, too the administrative centre being Drabeši.