Work and travel in
Latvia

Latvia is one of Europe’s greenest countries with around 54 percent of Latvia being forest. Latvia has approximately 12,000 rivers and 3,000 small lakes. The coastal lines extend 498 kilometres along the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Rīga. Latvia has three large harbours, Rīga, Ventspils and Liepāja. These harbours and Riga International Airport make Latvia a regional transportation hub with efficient high quality transport services.

At the Venta Rapids in Kuldīga you can take in Europe’s widest waterfall, stretching up to 270 metres. In spring, you can see fish jumping up the rapids as they head for spawning sites. Bungee jump 43 metres from a gondola overlooking the beautiful valley in the Gauja National Park near Sigulda or fly like a bird in the powerful air stream generated by the Aerodium wind tunnel.

Immerse yourself in Latvian tradition by taking a hike to look for wild mushrooms or take part in traditional song and dance. Latvian culture has over 1.2 million folk songs with some dating back over a thousand years giving you a glimpse of past Latvian life and tradition. If you are a fan of contemporary art, visit the culture centre located in the Arsenal building of the Daugavpils Fortress where you can see the work of world-renowned painter Mark Rothko. Riga, Latvia’s capital, is home to over 800 beautiful architectural Art Nouveau buildings, many created by genius Mikhail Eisenstein.

Given the size of its forests, it’s no surprise that the lumber industry is the nation’s main exporter of products with plywood leading the way. Latvia also produces a diverse range of pharmaceuticals and chemical goods making it global leaders in these industries.