Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, located in northern Europe on the Baltic Sea.

Where Riga Is

  • Riga lies in the Baltic region of Europe, on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava River.
  • It is situated in the northern part of Latvia, on a flat, sandy coastal plain just a few meters above sea level.

Quick facts

  • Country: Latvia (one of the three Baltic states alongside Lithuania and Estonia).
  • Role: Capital and main economic, cultural, and transportation hub of Latvia.
  • Setting: On the southern coast of the Gulf of Riga, with the historic center along the Daugava River.