One of the Baltic states, Latvia is an EU member that adopted the euro in 2014. As with all EU members, this makes it relatively easy for other citizens of EU states to move to. The country has become increasingly popular with tourists; particularly it's capital city, Riga. Aside from the capital, which is a densely built-up urban area, the rest of the country is a combination of forests and fields, making for an impressive landscape.
Latvia enjoys warm summers (though not as warm as its more southern European neighbours) and relatively cold winters, often with significant snow. In the summer, visitors and residents can enjoy one of the beaches along the nearly 500 km of Latvian coastline as well as take advantage of the forested environment with hikes or cycling trips.
Like other states in the region, it has also recovered fairly well following the 2008 financial crisis, with many exports out of the port of Riga. As a result, there are certain job opportunities for expats in tourism and some export industries. There is also a well-developed public transportation network in the city, as well as trains for those looking to explore the country.
As with the country's economy, the infrastructure has also developed in Latvia, helping to make Riga one of the financial hubs of the Baltic region. There is fast internet available (one of the highest speeds in the world), three main ports, and an international airport near Riga.
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