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You can also check '''Towards''' [[Russia]] [[Terehova-Zasitino border crossing|Terehova-Zasitino]], for direction [[Moscow]]<br>[[Grebnova-Gavry border crossing|Grebnova-Gavry]], for direction [[Pskov]], [[St. Petersburg]] '''Towards''' [[Belarus]] [https://www.google.com/maps/place/55%C2%B043'06.5%22N+26%C2%B052'27.4%22E/@55.718463,26.8721013,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d55.7184603!4d26.8742901?hl=en Urbany (BLR) / Silene (LV)] (bel. Урбаны, rus. Урбаны) – located on [[P68]] some 35 km to the south-east from [[Eastern Europe phrasebookDaugavpils|Daugavpils]] on the way to catch [[Braslaŭ|Braslaŭ]].<br>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/55%C2%B049'14.4%22N+27%C2%B037'32.0%22E/@55.820655,27.6233543,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d55.8206521!4d27.6255431?hl=en Ryhoraŭščyna (BLR) / Paternieki (LV)] (bel. Рыгораўшчына, rus. Григоровщина) – located on [[A6]] some words75 km to the east from [[Daugavpils|Daugavpils]] and 35 km from [[Krāslava|Krāslava]] on the way to [[Vierchniadzvinsk|Vierchniadzvinsk]], [[Polack|Polack]], [[Navapolack|Navapolack]], [[Viciebsk|Viciebsk]]. Because of Schengen agreement, there are are '''no border control points''' between Latvia and Lithuania / Estonia. === Roads ===Roads are getting better but don't expect European standards, especially in winter and early spring when temperature fluctuations destroy asphalt pretty easily. Be careful on dirt roads in countryside regions. Not only you get dust in your face from vehicles, but sometimes you can be hit by stones. On the other hand, traveling those roads usually offer the most beautiful and authentic scenery.
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|capital = [[Riga]]
|pop = 2,261,100
|currency = Lats Euro (LVLEUR) |BW = LV|hitch = {{good}}<rating country='lv' />
}}
'''Latvia''' is a Baltic country. It is a member state of the [[European Union]] as well as the [[Schengen Agreement]]. It borders [[Estonia]], [[Lithuania]], [[Russia]] and [[Belarus]]. There are a lot of young people just hitchhiking around the country, to their hometowns, festivals, etc., especially during summer, so you'll probably meet someone on the road as well. People are used to hitchhikers and it is fairly easy to get a lift, whether along important routes such as the [[E67]] (''Via Baltica'') or in the middle of nowhere.
=== Cities ===
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* [[Riga]], the capital of Latvia
* [[Balvi]]
* [[Cēsis]]
* [[Gulbene]]
* [[Jelgava]]
* [[Limbaži]]
* [[Rēzekne]]
* [[Saulkrasti]]
* [[Sigulda]]
* [[Talsi]]
* [[Valdemārpils]]
* [[Valmiera]]
=== Language ===
The Latvian population is divided into Latvian speakers and Russian speakers. Most of adult Latvian Latvians will know both languages. If you know some Russian, feel free to use it here. Most of young people will speak English as well. If they don't, they will at least try to communicate in it if they see you are a foreigner who needs help. Some people might speak German as well. To catch some phrases you can also check [[Eastern Europe phrasebook]]. === Border crossings ===
=== Gallery ===
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Image:DSCF5026-1.jpg|[[User:Whisperingofthestars|Jason]] thumbing in Northern Latvia
Image:IMG 7303.JPG|[[User:Tiziano|Tiziano]] hitching in Latvia
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=== Useful things ===
Free internet is available in public and university libraries. Also almost all of Latvian cities and even villages will have free internet in the town's center - it is now a prestige thing.
There exist Facebook groups for ridesharing where you can often get a ride from Riga to other parts of Latvia for little money.. Group names are in form "Riga - (city/town name) - Riga". Use Facebook search to find them. For example, for Liepaja direction use https://www.facebook.com/groups/840988475937147/ These groups are mostly used by young people and they are very likely to speak good English. http://www.blablacar.com is also popular.
Weather in Latvia can change pretty fast so don't lose hope if rain comes. Hide and wait. Sometimes it's over in 15-20 minutes.
== Personal Experiences ==
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