Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 The Country
Geography, Natural history, Environmental issues
Chapter 2 History and Economy
History, Government and politics, Economy
Chapter 3 People and Culture
Ethnicity, Religion, Language, National customs, Traditional Latvian holidays and events, Arts
Chapter 4 Practical Information
When to go, Getting there and away, Tour operators, Getting around, Red tape, Money, Health, Crime and personal safety, Costs, Tipping, Language, Accommodation, Food and communications, Doing business in Latvia, Other practicalities, Useful addresses, Local charities
PART TWO THE COUNTRY
Chapter 5 Riga
Chapter 6 Near Riga
Chapter 7 Vidzeme
Chapter 8 Kurzeme
Chapter 9 Zemgale
Chapter 10 Latgale and the Daugava River Valley
Appendix I Language
Appendix 2 Place Names
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index
