LATVIA

CURRENCY: Latvia Lats (LVL).

EXCHANGE RATE: LVL 0.57 = US$1.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: Latvian.

POPULATION: 1.8 million.

CAPITAL: Riga.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 371.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: The Latvia Lati may be freely imported and exported.It is a free floating currency and maybe exchanged for hard currencies.
There is no limit upon the amount of foreign hard currency that may be imported or exported.On departure you can exchange any remaining Latvia Lati for any foreign hard currency notes.

GAMING INFORMATION: There are at least five casinos operating in Latvia.Gambling is restricted to foreign tourists and nationals 18 years or older.