Latvia country studies

History
Independence, 1918-40
The Soviet Period
The Pursuit of Independence, 1987-91
Geography
Geographic Features
Climate
Natural Resources
Society
Population Changes Since Independence
Marriage and Divorce
Urbanization, Employment, and Education
Health and Welfare
Religion
Language and Culture
Economy
Economy - the Soviet Period
Economic Sectors
Postindependence Economic Difficulties
Government and Politics
Political System
Politics
Mass Media
Foreign Relations
Foreign Policy Directions
Bibliography