Did you know that Latvia has the European Union's highest proportion of women to men in the total population (118 women per 100 men)? More than half (56%) of its land area is covered by forest and other wooded land and Latvia is the EU's second largest producer and the top exporter of wood pellets. Finally, Latvia is the only Member State where over half of the freight is carried by rail.
To mark Latvia's National Day (18 November), please find below a selection of facts and figures that we hope you will find interesting.
