Latvia is a country located in Eastern Europe. The population of Latvia is 2.22 million people and the capital city is Riga. Riga is divided into two parts by the Daugava River. There are many beautiful castles and the highest point is Gaiziņkals at 321 meters above sea level. Latvia has oak and linden as its national trees and the white wagtail as its national bird. The oxeye daisy is the national flower and Latvian cuisine has been influenced by German, Swedish, and Russian cultures.