Geography Now: Latvia

Which city is the capital of Latvia?

• Liepāja

• Ventspils

• Daugavpils

• Riga

What is the name of the world's creepiest hotel in Latvia?

• Art Nouveau Museum

• Karosta Military Prison Hotel

• Rundāle Palace

• Daugavpils Fortress

Which European city won the title of 'European Capital of Culture' in 2014?

• Riga

• Liepāja

• Daugavpils

• Ventspils

What is the largest lake in Latvia?

• Ruhnu

• Ventas Rumba

• Lubāns

• Daugava

Which language is considered an older, more ancient version of Latvian?

• Russian

• English

• Lithuanian

• German

Which country was the first to recognize Latvia's independence?

• Iceland

• Poland

• France

• Germany

Which Baltic state is described as the twin that was separated at birth from Latvia?

• Estonia

• Lithuania

• Finland

• Sweden

What is the main religion followed by a third of the Latvian population?

• Paganism

• Orthodox

• Catholic

• Lutheran

Which Latvian basketball player was the first non-US woman enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame?

• Uljana Semjonova

• Kristaps Porziņģis

• Mark Rothko

• Ginta Lapiņa