Web Directory

» History of Latvia: A brief Synopsis
   Embassy of Latvia page offers this succinct overview of key events in the Baltic country's history. Focus is mainly on political and economic influences.
   http://www.latvia-usa.org/hisoflatbrie.html

» Interview with the Latvian president Vike-Freiberga
   Gives information about the president's childhood and later exile to Canada during the second world war. Also, discusses details of her trip back to Latvia in 1988 and speeches that were made in favor of free nation. Page goes on to make a point about som
   http://www.cosmopolis.ch/english/politics/62/interview_with_president_vike_freiberga.htm

» Latvian Aircraft 1918 - 1940
   A collection of old photos and information about the history of Latvian aviation between the wars.
   http://latvianaviation.com

» Latvian History of Culture in Images
   Database contains portraits from the collection of the Latvian National Library and of the Latvian State Historical Archives.
   http://old.lnb.lv/retumiprojekts/eng/main.htm

» Latvians.com: The Story of Latvia
   A reproduction of "The Story of Latvia - A Historical Survey" by Professor Dr. Arveds Svabe. Chapters begin with the end of the ice age, World War I, Latvian independence, World War II, and the Russian occupation. Published in 1949.
   http://www.latvians.com/en/Reading/TheStoryOfLatvia/SoLatvia-00-chap.php

» Randburg.com: Latvian History
   Describes the influx of populations from the end of the Ice Age around 9000 BC , the pre-Baltic people in the 2nd millennium BC, until the 20th century. Page also discusses the political development, the Latvian language, education, religion, economy, and
   http://www.randburg.com/lv/history.html

» The Latvian Institute: Brief history of Latvia
   Gives information about ancient peoples who populated this region before 2000 BC, then the impact of German Christian crusaders during the 12th century, Polish and Swedish rule, Russian dominance and finally liberation.
   http://www.li.lv/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=1089

» The Occupation Museum of Latvia
   Created to convey how the nation's citizens were affected during the several occupations that took place between 1940-1991. Page includes photos, description of services and VIP guest list.
   http://www.occupationmuseum.lv/

» U. S. Department of State: Latvia
   Features general information about the nation's geography, people government, economy, geography, history, politics, and travel information.
   http://www.state.gov/www/background_notes/latvia_0997_bgn.html