Latvia Quiz

What is the capital city of Latvia?

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Answer explanation

Riga, the capital of Latvia, is the largest city in the Baltics, with a population of around 600,000. It is famous for having the highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture in the world, its UNESCO-listed Old Town. Founded in 1201, Riga is also home to the biggest Baltic port.

Which of the following is a traditional Latvian dish?

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Answer explanation

Aukstā zupa is a traditional Latvian cold beet soup, made with beetroot, kefir, cucumbers, eggs, and dill. While Latvia and Lithuania both enjoy similar cold soups, a friendly rivalry started in 2024 when Lithuania held a Pink Soup Festival, claiming their version as the best. This sparked debates between Latvians and Lithuanians over which country makes the superior cold beet soup! 🇱🇻🥄🌸

​Which Latvian animated film, directed by Gints Zilbalodis, won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2025? ​

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Answer explanation

"Flow" made history as the first Latvian animated film to win an Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2025. Fans can even see special "Flow" statues displayed at the Latvian National Museum as a tribute to this achievement! 🎬🏆🇱🇻

Which Latvian-founded company is known as a "unicorn" and specializes in on-demand printing and fulfillment?

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Answer explanation

Founded in 2013 in Latvia, Printful became Latvia’s first unicorn in 2021, reaching a $1 billion valuation. It has fulfilled over 80 million orders and operates globally with facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Mexico, serving e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Etsy, and Amazon. 🇱🇻🚀

Which Latvian basketball player is currently playing in the NBA?

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Kristaps Porziņģis is a Latvian professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He has been recognized for his unique combination of height and shooting ability, earning him the nickname "The Unicorn."

Which sea borders Latvia?

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Baltic Sea

• North Sea

Answer explanation

Latvia is located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, with a coastline stretching roughly 500 km (310 miles). The sea connects Latvia to other Baltic nations, including Sweden, Finland, and Germany, playing a key role in trade and history. 🌊🇱🇻

Latvia is a member of which international organizations?

• NATO and ASEAN

• European Union and NATO

• African Union and Mercosur

• ASEAN and Mercosur

Answer explanation

Latvia has been a member of NATO and the European Union (EU) since 2004.

Which famous American denim brand was co-created by a man with Latvian roots?

• Levi Strauss

• Calvin Klein

• Lee

• Diesel

Answer explanation

Jacob Davis, a tailor from Latvia, partnered with Levi Strauss in 1873 to create the first riveted blue jeans, which led to the success of Levi’s. 🇱🇻👖

What is the currency used in Latvia?

• Euro

• Lats

• Krona

• Zloty

Answer explanation

Latvia switched to the Euro (€) in 2014, replacing the Lats (LVL), which was one of the world's strongest currencies, often valued at over 1.4 USD per Lats.

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Latvian language?

• It is a Romance language.

• It uses the Cyrillic alphabet.

• It is one of the two surviving Baltic languages.

• It is written from right to left.

Answer explanation

Latvian, along with Lithuanian, is one of the last two Baltic languages, dating back over 4,000 years. It is not Slavic or Nordic but has its own unique linguistic branch. Latvian uses the Latin alphabet.