About This Trend

Latvia is a country located on the Baltic Sea, bordered by Lithuania and Estonia. Known for its vast natural landscapes, including forests, lakes, and coastal beaches, Latvia's capital, Riga, is a cultural hub with notable art nouveau architecture and a rich history.

Latvia is currently trending due to heightened security concerns and its strategic role in regional defense. The country has warned its citizens to be vigilant about potential Russian spies disguised as tourists, while also committing to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP to bolster its NATO commitments amid tensions with Russia. .

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