LETONIA | Así es Letonia | La Joya del Báltico

Let's explore Latvia and understand why it's the way it is. Discover facts and curiosities you didn't know about Latvia and find out why it's called the Jewel of the Baltic. Learn the most interesting facts about Latvia and its history. Find answers to common questions like: What was the city of the first kingdom of Latvia like? Where are its beaches? What are the cities of Latvia? How was Latvia formed? What is the history of Latvia? Why is it called Latvia? And we'll understand why Latvia is called the Jewel of the Baltic. We will visit Riga, the capital of Latvia, and learn about its history. We will also discuss medieval Riga, a true treasure of the country, as well as other Latvian cities, such as the Baroque city of Jelgava, and Latvia's castles and their surroundings, including the enchanting Turaida Castle. We will also explore Latvia's natural wonders, such as its rivers, the largest in the country, and the largest lake in Latvia, which provides natural defenses, like the beautiful Gauja National Park, located on the so-called Castle Route. We will visit the main regions of Latvia, including its beaches. Latvia is a country with many beaches along the Baltic Sea, but its main attractions are the famous beaches of Jurmala, known as the "Lithuanian Riviera" or Latvia's summer capital. Here you'll find some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, as well as ancient and historic cities, including Cesis and Tukums. Tukums is known as the capital of Latvia's Germanic knights and is a hub for outdoor activities like cycling and hiking—a true Latvian treasure. We will explore Latvia's digital culture within the fintech sector and how it has brought about a major transformation in the country at the beginning of the 21st century, placing Latvia in a privileged position in the digital world and creating one of the fastest-growing economies in Eastern Europe. We'll also discuss other important aspects of the country, such as cultural and economic features: What's the food like? What are the customs? What's the language like? What are the culture and traditions? Why are Latvian women so well-known? What's the economy like? Why are Latvians so famous in the world of basketball and hockey? For all this and much more, we invite you to join us in exploring the incredible country of Latvia, the country known as the jewel of the Baltic. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Latvia 00:52 - Latvia: Geographic Location 01:32 - Geography of Latvia: Regions 03:00 - Latvia: History and Origin 04:03 - Latvia: Independence 04:58 - Latvia and Its Women 05:55 - Riga: Capital of Latvia 07:01 - Riga: Places to Visit 08:02 - The Beaches of Latvia 09:22 - Summer in Latvia 10:34 - Latvia: National Parks 11:29 - Gauja National Park 12:17 - Sigulda, Latvia 13:24 - Cesis, Latvia 14:14 - Latvia and Its Singing 14:46 - Latvia and Its Food 15:53 ​​- Palaces in Latvia 17:23 - Southern Latvia 18:42 - The Inventions of Latvia 20:23 - Sports in Latvia 21:13 - Women in Latvia 22:24 - The Economy of Latvia 15:30 - Western Latvia 25:03 - Tukums: The Baltic Germans 26:07 - Eastern Latvia: Latgalia 27:32 - Thanks for watching this video