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A Quiz about Latvia

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A Quiz about Latvia

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1. Who was Latvia's first President?
a) Janis Čakste
b) Gustavs Zemgals
c) Karlis Ulmanis

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2. How many km2 is Latvia's area?
a) 46 557 km2
b) 64 589 km2
c) 68 000 km2

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3. What is the highest point in Latvia?
a) Eglukalns
b) Gaizinkalns
c) Delinkalns

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4. When was Riga founded?
a) 1201
b) 1701
c) 1901

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5. What is the deepest lake in Latvia?
a) Lielas Gusena ezers
b) Garais
c) Drīdzis

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6. Who wrote the music and lyrics of the Latvian anthem?
a) Intars Busulis
b) Egīls Straume
c) Kārlis Baumanis

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7. How many years this year marks the day of
independence of Latvia?
a) 103
b) 105
c) 107

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8. Where is the widest waterfall in Europe located in
Latvia?
a) Ventspils
b) Kuldiga
c) Liepaja

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9. How long are the shores of the Baltic Sea in Latvia?
a) 530 km
b) 510 km
c) 550 km

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10. Who is Raymond Pauls?
a) A composer
b) A painter
c) An athlete

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11. Name the national insect of Latvia
a) a two-spotted ladybird
b) a butterfly
c) a bee

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12. When is the Day of Restoration of Independence of
Latvia celebrated?
a) November 18
b) May 4
c) July 1

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13. What is the average height for women in Latvia?
a) 160 cm
b) 180 cm
c) 170 cm

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14. What is one of the national dishes of Latvia?
a) Gray peas with bacon
b) Oatmeal
c) Pumpkin pie

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15. What do Latvian people look for in forests on Līgo?
a) Nettle
b) Chamomile
c) Fern flower

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